Q: In your view, has the aragalaya led to a united Sri Lanka – and if so, is this unity sustainable?
A: Although we have had the aragalaya and protests, I cannot see that the problem has been solved.
This aragalaya has put our country into an abyss and not led to a united Sri Lanka.

Q: How do you view the aragalaya – and how do you think the voices of the youth should be heard?
A: I feel that the aragalaya is unnecessary. Before the aragalaya, our country was very peaceful; but now we have people waiting in long queues for fuel, gas and essential items.
I want a peaceful country.

MESSAGE TO THE YOUTH
You have the freedom to have the aragalaya but please don’t block roads, shoplift or burn homes… As a student, please spend your time to learn.

SRI LANKA: FIVE BURNING ISSUES
Lack of public transport due to lack of fuel
Increase in the cost of school stationery
Rising price of vegetables
Power cuts
Increase in cost of living

ROLE MODEL
My parents – My father especially as he is always behind me and helping me.

SUMMARY
Because of the aragalaya, our day-to-day work and life has changed. Most importantly, our education has been disrupted because of this. We need to build a united Sri Lanka and make way for a prosperous country.