These protest ultimately strengthen the rajapaksha clan.
They won't step down & instead they will adapt to the new normal, now they have understood that tolerance against protesting is far more vital tool than use of suppression & violence.
Why I'm saying this is that tolerance will create a positive image of gotabaya globally , this might reduce pressure ,criticism comes from West as long as the government stay clean from interfering protests.
As long as rajapaksha clan tolerate protest the power hungry opposition won't wait as they need power. Opposition will use all of their tricks which rajapaksha clan will capitalize to stay in power.
Sadly the general public won't see changes they expect , the corrupt will stay in power , opposition will dream on regain & commoners get fuck as usual.
Only few will gain from these protest,
Rajapaksha clan
Mainstream Media
Social media influencers
Sellers - ex: water, ice creams, snacks
beggars can't be choosers
people with no other options must be content with what is offered.