Thiloththama Jayasinghe, Jadetimes Contributor
T. Jayasinghe is a Jadetimes news reporter covering Political News
The discussion during the Executive Pulse Program featuring Mr. Neomal Perera, a prominent political figure in Sri Lanka, was an in-depth look at how the forthcoming presidential election might impact Sri Lanka's entrepreneurs and the future of economic stability in the country. Being an experienced entrepreneur himself, he said that most of the candidates' political vision has to be taken into consideration because these may try to mold the psychology of the people in order to have a glimpse of a brighter future.
He emphasized that these 75 years have been replete with poor choices at the polls, which have brought setbacks among Sri Lankans because of policies that pull the strings for power. He added that recent sufferings under an administrative-skills-weak government make the forthcoming election important for the citizens to correct their past mistakes at the polls. His central argument was that with proper leadership, Sri Lanka could achieve both economic and political stability within the next five-year period.
Mr. Perera points out that informed and strategic voting by all is of prime importance in shaping up the future for both the entrepreneurs and the public at large.
In this discussion we revealed a shocking incidents about the connection between these two groups, shedding light on hidden influences and funding sources.
Extract - Mr. Neomal Perera - Entrepreneur and the Economy Expert
"Without going back to history you cannot forecast for the future. Promises are just words. Just words. You can promise anything. I can promise anything. But only I know, whether I have the mechanism to do it. Weather it could be done. I will memory backwards. Big backwards. In the late 80's I don’t know whether you born or not. In the 80; s I was school boy. I will be touching 50 years this December. I’m in1974."
" In the late 80, s during 1986 to 1989 the tri-forces of Sri Lanka gallantry almost capturing this terrorist call velupille prabhakaran.velupille prabhakaran was paid perpetrator. He was neither freedom fighter no a representative of the Tamil population. He was a perpetrator trying to represent Tamil people by misleading them.so the tri forces almost catching him 1997 - 1998 between at that time. Now the present malimawa,JVP presidential candidates boss late rohana wijeweera set fire to the south. So why did he said fire to the south, when the terrorist call velupille prabhakaran was to be captured and the Tamil and the Sinhalese and the Muslims to be liberalized why is that, because I strongly believe and the LTTE and the JVP was paid by the same entity. "
According to his comment we can get conclusion like while it was all mesmerizing during the turbulent years of the late 80s and 90s, it became crystal clear that promises and words mean nothing if there is no action behind them or even intention. As you rightly pointed out, promises are easily made, but their fulfillment depends on deeper often hidden motives. The vagaries of Sri Lanka's past are so myriad that, from the times of Velupillai Prabhakaran to Rohana Wijeweera, too many political and military operations had unseen hands. The chilling coincidence of JVP uprisings in the south while military operations in the north almost apprehended Prabhakaran brings into sharper focus some extraneous forces at play. History is a strict teacher, reminding us again and again that progress and unity just cannot be built on a platform of lies and distortions. In the future, we must work toward genuine understanding and accountability to ensure past wrongs do not recur and promises rest on the bedrock of truth, not political theatre.
Participating in this program provided me with a deeper insight into the dynamics of power in politics and how it evolves over time. I gained an understanding of how political power can be divided, redistributed, and contested, which directly impacts governance and public policies. Moreover, it reinforced the crucial role of voting as a citizen's fundamental responsibility. It underscored the importance of making informed decisions when choosing leaders, as the future of the country depends on entrusting leadership to individuals who are capable, responsible, and committed to the public good. This experience highlighted the direct relationship between political leadership and the development of the nation, emphasizing that every vote holds the power to shape the country's direction.
