Integrity, the missing concept in Sri Lankan politics 

by Gnana Moonesinghe-June 27, 2015

Sri Lankans are on the eve of yet another election to elect those who will represent them, represent their welfare. It is important that men and women of integrity are nominated so that people can elect suitable persons. Who are the suitable candidates? Persons who come forward to contest elections must have in them the moral content that would give them that special dimension to work in the interests of those who elect them to office. To avow the need for integrity there must also exist within the system a political, social and moral culture of integrity; a system of values that empowers one to make the assessment between right and wrong, good and evil, ethical and non- ethical behavior. This applies to the candidates as much as to the electors.

Integrity, The Missing Concept in Sri Lankan Politics by Thavam Ratna