Q: In your view, has the aragalaya led to a united Sri Lanka – and if so, is this unity sustainable?
A: Yes, it’s a first for Sri Lanka. It’s heartening to see people, regardless of their background, come together to voice their frustration.

Minorities have been protesting for longer so there is a danger we will lose momentum and forget what the aragalaya is about. For it to be sustainable, we must continue to protest and vote wisely when there are elections.

CURRENT OCCUPATIONS
Musician, model and writer

MESSAGE TO THE YOUTH
This is a marathon, not a sprint. Securing our demands will take some time so being prepared to wait and continuously apply pressure is paramount.

ROLE MODEL
Marguerite Richards – A mentor and boss who taught me never to take ‘no’ for an answer, and instilled the importance of working hard and being detail oriented.