Sovereignty is in the people. The elected representatives – be they the executive, parliamentarians or the judiciary – are only trustees holding office in trust for the people and the country. Though we do not have the right to recall any of them for nonperformance, they have no moral or ethical right to continue in office if they do not deliver.

It is up to the people to pressure them nonviolently and by lawful means to vacate office, even when independent of corruption or abuse of office, they have proved disastrous on several serious economic and law and order counts, bringing the country to its knees.

Unfortunately, one cannot expect them to voluntarily and honorably go, as each individual has much to lose personally – especially in the way of financial interests.

Difficult though it may seem, the people should unitedly and collectively reclaim their sovereignty lawfully so that once and for all, a united Sri Lanka may be established – one which makes no differentiation on the basis of race, religion, language, caste or creed.

No longer must we fall prey to these differentiations, which have been cunningly used to divide us by successive governments. That’s the only way to achieve vistas of splendour and prosperity for this beautiful country.