Governance Alert: Risks of Supermajority Mismanagement in Sri Lanka 📉

• Political Context: Historical data from 1977 and 2020 suggests that two-thirds parliamentary majorities in Sri Lanka often lead to "arrogant and arbitrary" governance. The current National People’s Power (NPP) administration, holding a 2024 mandate, is cautioned against repeating past cycles of ousters and economic instability. • Recent Legislative Action: The government utilized its numbers to defeat an Opposition-led no-confidence motion against the Energy Minister, with 153 MPs voting against the motion despite pending corruption allegations and an indictment in the Colombo High Court. • Economic & Ethical Risks: Accountability: Concerns are rising regarding the equal application of the law. While the government pursues cases against previous administrations, internal allegations regarding asset acquisition and substandard coal imports risk undermining public trust. Reform Agenda: The two-thirds majority is viewed as a tool that should be strictly reserved for constitutional shifts, such as abolishing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), rather than shielding party members. • Current Status: Based on recent parliamentary proceedings, the Minister in question has resigned to allow for investigations. Analysts emphasize that misusing a supermajority against public sentiment historically leads to rapid political "reckoning."