Q: In your view, has the aragalaya led to a united Sri Lanka – and if so, is this unity sustainable?
A: The aragalaya has truly opened our hearts and minds, bringing each and every ethnic group and religion together, motivating us towards a common objective.
A leader needs to be chosen not by considering and being loyal to a political party but by having a clear view of the leader. Therefore, the aragalaya has indeed united us and this unity will definitely be sustainable.

Q: How do you view the aragalaya – and how do you think the voices of the youth should be heard?
A: The aragalaya is a result of the collapse of diverse aspects of the nation’s structure, which created social insecurity and naturally led to unrest in citizens’ minds – and the youth in particular.
The future holds no promise for the youth. They should be heard as they are the future.

Q: As far as our education system goes, what are the pros and cons?
A: The system grooms students for competition and in the end, it only brings about a professional devoid of values.
Our present system has burdened children with a load of books, which gives them the appearance of porters and undoubtedly leads to distaste for learning – and furthermore, it fails to address the needs of slow learners.
Even three ‘A’ passes fail to guarantee higher studies at a national university. This destroys many dreams. The world holds many examples of better education systems and we need to pay attention to them.

Q: Do you see yourself remaining in Sri Lanka – or returning to Sri Lanka – or do you think it’s best to migrate?
A: Presently, each and every citizen has a feeling of being carried towards a horrible nightmare that no one wishes to be a part of – of pain, suffering, starvation, lack of opportunities and basic needs, leading to death.
Remaining in or returning to Sri Lanka will never be an option for any sensible individual, for it holds nothing but suffering and death.

MESSAGE TO THE YOUTH
Wherever you go overseas, love and remember your motherland, for it was she who gave us birth and life.

SRI LANKA: FIVE BURNING ISSUES
Improper political structure
Unstable constitution
Lack of basic facilities
Food crisis
Inflation

ROLE MODEL
Mahatma Gandhi – He lived and died for his country.

SUMMARY
Sri Lanka needs to function according to a plan in a proper political structure.