Peace for the World

Peace for the World
First democratic leader of Justice the Godfather of the Sri Lankan Tamil Struggle: Honourable Samuel James Veluppillai Chelvanayakam

Monday, December 29, 2014

A citizen’s agenda for political reform

The Sunday Times Sri LankaAsking for political reform in a democracy is not a conspiracy or high treason — it is a core right of citizens. We must never forget that there is no one more important in a democracy than the citizen. The power of governance is part of people’s sovereignty. But often we forget that and are content to recognise governance as a theatre in which the only actors are politicians. It is important to recognise that it is we, the citizens, who are responsible for shaping our political destiny. That is the strength of a democratic system.