Open Letter to the President, Parliamentarians, and the Intellectuals in Sri Lanka who believes in Democracy, Unity, and Growth in Sri Lanka
Kanthar Balanathan
DipEE (UK), GradCert (Rel
Eng-Monash), DipBus&Adm (Finance-Massey), CEng., MIEE
The population in SriLanka have converted
into zealots, extremists, dogmatists and radicals of language and religion and
has allotted heavy foundation. Cognitive impairment may influence by
language, religion, and racial mind cognition.
What is cognitive impairment? Quote: Cognitive impairment is when a person has trouble remembering,
learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions that affect their
everyday life.
It is a strong belief that some Sri Lankan politicians from the North, South and underdeveloped areas in Sri
Lanka suffer from cognitive impairment. A person like Sambanthar, Senathirajah
and elderly candidates may suffer from cognitive
impairment. Cognitive impairment may also affect people who retired from the force.
People from forces stemming from religion and ethnic belief may be affected by
cognitive deficit/impairment. A typical example is Sarath Weerasekara;
as this gentleman is always deep-rooted in ethnicity, Buddhism, and racism. 21st-century politicians’ goal is to serve the citizens and make the country grow in
science, technology, and economics.
An excerpt from my book
SriLanka Sovereignty democracy and terrorism.
Understanding the
Concept of Democracy
In Greek cities, political
power was inherited by several large aristocratic families, which controlled
large areas in and around Athens. Quote: “Appointment to
the supreme offices of state, went by birth and wealth; and they were held at
first for life, and afterwards for a term of ten years”. (Ref: Athenian
Constitution 3.1 – The American School of Classical Studies at
Athens-Athenian Agora Excavations)
Democracy can be traced
back to classical Athens in the 6th century BC.
What is interesting is that, even in this
21st century, appointment to the offices
of state, in the third world is made by birth and wealth. Politicians are
chosen by birth and wealth. These are executed in the third world under the
global glorified lingo, “Democracy”.
SriLanka, and third-world countries are typical examples of birth and
wealth aristocratic appointments to higher offices of the state.
The term “Democracy” has become ineffectual to the
common mass, and the people are taken for a gallop under this lionised term, “Democracy”.
The literacy rate of the common mass in the third world may not be high.
Even if the rate is high, the concentration and focus of the knowledge, may not
be ample in political, social, and legal affairs. This is due to people
selecting their profession or trade to generate high income.
The term “Democracy” means “rule, of the people, by the people, for the
people”. This means that citizens of
a democracy govern their nation. The fundamental purpose(s) for which people
institute a democratic government is the protection of people’s rights, and the promotion
of their rights, welfare, and interests. Every citizen has the right to partake
in the related political community’s government. Democracy encircles a number of
structural elements in the framework.
What is required to
understand the Concept of Democracy?
Quote:
“Perception is an active mental act. It is a dynamic, dialectical conflict
between the self-perspective transformation and external vectors of power
bearing upon us. That which we perceive is a balance between these antagonists”. (Ref: Understanding
Conflict and War: vol. 1: the dynamic psychological field, chapter 11, by R.J.
Rummel)
Although all human males are born with ≈1.5 kg of the brain, not all perceive
the same thing in the same perspective, the same way.
Knowledge is defined as information, proofs, aptitudes, and
proficiencies, acquired through involvement and practise, i.e., appreciation of
the theoretical and practical training, and understanding of a subject or job. Subject
to the person does not suffer from cognitive deficit/impairment.
History
If we browse the early 20th century, SWRD Bandaranaike was
educated at Oxford University, and he was a debater and an orator. By birth, he
was an Anglican Christian, and his mother was Daisy Ezline. It could be presumed
that somewhere down the line he may have suffered a cognitive deficit and was
drawn into racial politics, just to become the Prime Minister. This act may
have been through external forces (illiterate Sinhala community) into the
delirious mind of the weak SWRDB inflicted with the cognitive deficit and based on
personality change or poor judgement.
Since UNP took over governing power, the country was peaceful, however,
since SWRDB took over the quarrel started along with SJV Chelvanayagam (SJVC).
SJVC was another politician who may have suffered from cognitive impairment as
he had an inferiority complex against GG Ponnambalam, and the Sinhalas. SJVC
had a shortfall in his perception with scanty planning and raising issues, not
at the appropriate time.
Since Mahinda Rajapaksa was involved in serious politics, the country’s
economy commenced declining. However, he managed to complete some projects
with improper planning. E.g., Hambantota harbour, airport etc. There was
serious opposition from the Southern illiterates to projects done in the North
& East. Thanks to Mahinda R for invigorating the status of road networks in
the North & East. However, it may be his cognitive impairment and the
greediness for wealth with miscalculation have thrown him to get confused with
power and wealth. His greediness extended to his circle of family (Rajapaksas).
Today the country’s economic status has declined with insufficient dollar
FOREX. An example of cognitive impairment, judgement, and personality change of
the Rajapaksas could be given during the war against the Tamils between 2005 –
2009. The three-armed forces of SL carried out intensive killing and killing of
child soldiers under 18. Whereas the current president HE Ranil
Wickramasinghe exhibited his political maturity through his tactical approach
and diplomatic move by implementing the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) in 2002.
Root Cause of the bribery
Performance.
A practice prevails in
SL where the votes are purchased through mediators for the candidates.
Politicians stress that they must earn the money spent for election
(collaterals) only through bribery and corrupt practices. Politicians are to
serve citizens and ensure they make the country grow rich in science,
technology, and economics. Unfortunately, this is absent in SL. No one is
interested in SL’s growth but assumes that SL can borrow money from IMF and
countries that can afford to help. The main reason could be attributed to most
politicians being inflicted with cognitive impairment and or cognitive
deficit. Could this be the reason for inadequate knowledge and intelligence? Central
Bank had significant interference by portfolios ordering the luxury purchases of
what they needed irrespective of the FOREX position. The good act by RW is
appointing a true Governor to the Central Bank. The current CB Governor is quite
meticulous and watchful in directing and governing the management of cash flows.
Quote: Cognitive ability, sometimes referred to as general intelligence
(g), is essential for human adaptation and survival. It includes the
capacity to “reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend complex
ideas, learn quickly, and learn from experience” (Plomin, 1999).
Further Syllogistic reasoning should be practised by Sri Lankan
politicians.
Current Political state and
Politicians
The Sri Lankan government has no ceiling
on educational qualifications for members of parliamentary seat-seeking
candidates. Approximately over 90 MPs are not qualified for GCE (O) Level in
2022. This is equivalent to year 10 in Australia. This is an acute shortfall in
the entire forum where the members cannot think or understand intelligent
conversations in the parliament. Bills, amendments, and planning may be directed in
the negative direction with this forum. A solution is to introduce a Senate
in the governance network. The constitution shall be amended to establish a SENATE
with Senators to have a minimum qualification of the first degree in law,
politics, or social sciences. The rest is self-explanatory.
The current Mayor of Jaffna Municipal
Council Mr Manivannan should be considered a role model for politicians in Sri Lanka among the Tamil community. Maybe Mr. Manivannan shall be the next
Chief Minister of the NPC. He has an aptitude for politics. He is quite
tactical in his approach and diplomatic in his dealings with the community. People in the North shall
seriously consider this option.
Comments about Sri Lanka:
Non-payment of electricity bills or
any major corporation’s bill is the same as informal micro-enterprises.
CEB should be appreciated for having disconnected consumers for not having to pay
their bills.
Power Problems
As Tamils think, a separate country
called “Tamil Eelam” is not feasible. This is based on Human and natural
resources. The only possible option is the Provincial Council option like that
of Cantons in Swiss. The councils may be empowered with Police, land, and
judiciary powers for the region. North and East shall be merged, and the number
of PCs shall be reduced to four or five only.
With Tamils taking boats it cannot be
stressed that they will develop the region. Tamils have an eagerness to have
everything free and do little, light work. Jaffna is a lagoon-like region,
consisting of several islands. History will prove the development completed by
Kings like Parackrama Bahu and the rowdy “Sangilian”.
All aged politicians shall be
recommended to leave politics and bring in young ones like His Worship Mayor Manivannan.
Maybe the aged ones could function as advisers if they have the knowledge and
capability.
At this stage, all politicians shall
give their support to the President, and not shout and snap like animals to
grab power. Do they have the brains to run an empty country? People should not
expect “magic”, but rather wait for the country to grow. Do not promote begging.
29th November 2022
May Lord bless SriLanka with prosperity,
opulence, richness,
fortune and wealth in the forthcoming
year 2023 onwards.
