Comments on: Shiral Lakthilaka (39) Interview

By: Mapping violence during elections and voter education « ICT for Peacebuilding (ICT4Peace)

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:28:51 +0000

[...] and their stances regarding vital policy issues. I don’t see a comparable effort here. Some leading bloggers have made an effort to interview som candidates and candidates themselves have leveraged web media (including Facebook), but overall there is [...]

By: Provincial Polls: Who to vote for « The End

Provincial Polls: Who to vote for « The End — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:57:04 +0000

[...] under the UNP ticket, and is #39 on the pref list. I would urge you to vote, and to endorse. Indi blogged about him here, and Shiral has a facebook page [...]

By: indi

indi — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:42:37 +0000

@Cricket Tragic

I found the war answer interesting too. Even I would hedge on that, I wouldn’t outright say no. He may be right. It certainly is brave, especially in this climate.

By: Cricket Tragic

Cricket Tragic — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:39:00 +0000

Also, I really appreciate your work, indi, on increasing the awareness of people like me on such honest politicians. Let’s just hope that he doesn’t go the way of the others!

By: Cricket Tragic

Cricket Tragic — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:37:29 +0000

Really impressed by him. This is my first opportunity to vote (the first election after me turning 18), and I wasn’t really enthusiastic, and was only going to vote for the MD of the school where I studied, Mohan Lal Grero (because he’s a really great guy who’s started a great international school and a charity called the MLGF which provides free English tution to hundreds of underprivileged kids), but looks like Mr. 39 is getting my vote.

One thing I noted was the fact that, when you asked him about whether he supported the war, he immediately said ‘no’ without giving a moment’s thought. This, in a time when a person who doesn’t support the war is considered a ‘terrorist’, is a matter to appreciate. He could’ve just gone for the common slogan of ‘the war is great’, but he doesn’t, which does really show that this guy can do a lot.

Also, the fact that he sees himself as a change agent is also a very positive step. For a nation riddled with corrupt politicians, Shiral certainly seems like a beacon of light in a murky future, and this dude sure is getting my vote. Go SHIRAL!

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:30:11 +0000

Well impressed by your recent activism Indi.

I hope you manage to make a difference, even at some micro level. Keep it up… I wish I could be there to vote!

By: Theena

Theena — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:31:14 +0000

Just scanned his website and he seems quite decent – certainly better prospects than trash like Duminda.

By: rajivmw

rajivmw — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:48:46 +0000

Thanks for the tip indi, you are doing great things these days. He’s got my vote. And I’m definitely going to vote.

By: Ru

Ru — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:37:38 +0000

I like him, has a well rounded approach and has actually cared enough to build out a portfolio – humanitarianism, conflict resolution, diplomacy and issues that I’m fond of – access to credit/ micro-credit for SMEs. His website needs help, and I think he needs a megaphone and funding.

By: thekillromeoproject

thekillromeoproject — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:54:53 +0000

I think it should be made mandatory for any one seeking public office to declare his assets. But then again, a law like that would probably prevent 90% of the existing politicians and candidates from getting anywhere near a public stage!