It has been five years since President Maithripala Sirisena swept the polls on the promise of ‘Good Governance’, and it is time now for the country to decide if it will keep the incumbent or elect in his place a new leader.

The run-up to the election has been interesting, with several candidates making their aspirations known even before nominations are called for—but before the political noise can reach a crescendo, it is important to remember that the active participation of citizens, in politics and civic life, is key to a functioning democracy.

At Roar, we want people to make informed decisions, and to focus on substance over rhetoric. Which is why we've created easy-to-digest, non-partisan, unbiased content we hope will clear any doubts the reader may have over the current political system, its powers and limitations, and all other aspects relating to the election.

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