Uva effect and the presidency
September 27, 2014 
Analysts, commentators and readers in general should check the results of the 1982 and 1994 presidential elections. Despite an 8% growth rate, the Mahaweli program, a five-sixth majority in parliament and the deprivation of Mrs. B’s civic rights, the legendary J.R. Jayewardene won only 52+% of the vote, in what is regarded as a great victory.