A recent survey conducted by the research unit of the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) reveals that the majority of the Lankans are satisfied with the manner President Mahinda Rajapaksa is carrying out the war against terrorism.
The poll also reveals how a significant segment of the main minority ethnic groups too (contrary to popular beliefs) approve the government’s performance in conducting the war and in preservation of law and order. While 42% of the Muslim community and 21% of the non-upcountry Tamil community are satisfied with the law and order situation of the country, respectively 49.8% (Muslim) & 20% (non-upcountry Tamils) are pleased with the way in which the government is fighting the battle with the terrorists. This proves that the great majority of the Sri Lankan population is behind the government in its campaign against terror.
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) which carried out the survey is an internationally known non-governmental organisation. It is primarily focused on issues of governance and conflict resolution in Sri Lanka. The work of the CPA involves a major research component and its publications are in general very critical of the present government and its anti terrorist war. The Centre for Policy Alternatives in headed by Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu.
The results of the November 2007 survey reflects the opinion of Sri Lankans who live in eight provinces (excluding the North, East included) on issues such as war, peace, security, the economy, human rights, media freedom, corruption, balances of military power and so on and so forth.
The survey was conducted amongst a sample of 1600 randomly selected individuals during the period November 12-26. It should be noted here that due to the security conditions of the country and the sensitive nature of the survey, the Tamil sample was chosen using a non-random sampling technique. Interviews were conducted by highly trained field researchers involved in this study since its inception.
The poll also reveals how a significant segment of the main minority ethnic groups too (contrary to popular beliefs) approve the government’s performance in conducting the war and in preservation of law and order. While 42% of the Muslim community and 21% of the non-upcountry Tamil community are satisfied with the law and order situation of the country, respectively 49.8% (Muslim) & 20% (non-upcountry Tamils) are pleased with the way in which the government is fighting the battle with the terrorists. This proves that the great majority of the Sri Lankan population is behind the government in its campaign against terror.
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) which carried out the survey is an internationally known non-governmental organisation. It is primarily focused on issues of governance and conflict resolution in Sri Lanka. The work of the CPA involves a major research component and its publications are in general very critical of the present government and its anti terrorist war. The Centre for Policy Alternatives in headed by Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu.
The results of the November 2007 survey reflects the opinion of Sri Lankans who live in eight provinces (excluding the North, East included) on issues such as war, peace, security, the economy, human rights, media freedom, corruption, balances of military power and so on and so forth.
The survey was conducted amongst a sample of 1600 randomly selected individuals during the period November 12-26. It should be noted here that due to the security conditions of the country and the sensitive nature of the survey, the Tamil sample was chosen using a non-random sampling technique. Interviews were conducted by highly trained field researchers involved in this study since its inception.
