📊 President's Approval Tops 75% Amid Household Economic Struggles

A new survey by the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) reveals a strong contrast between political approval and household economic reality in Sri Lanka. • Political Approval: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake commands a strong 75.5% satisfaction rate, whereas Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa trails at 29.4%. The President enjoys his highest support among minority communities (94.4% Malaiyaha Tamil, 93.4% Muslim). • Economic Sentiment: Despite high presidential ratings, 51.4% of respondents state their household economic conditions have worsened over the past year. Only 18.2% reported an improvement. • Cost of Living & Governance: Public opinion on the Government's handling of the cost of living is split, with 45.3% satisfied and 44.0% dissatisfied. However, 62.8% remain satisfied with the NPP Government's overall governance efficiency. • Key Issues: 64.1% support abolishing the Executive Presidency, though 40.5% feel it is not an immediate priority. Additionally, 68.6% are satisfied with disaster relief efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. _Note: Data based on the CPA Social Indicator Survey (May–June 2026) of 1,240 respondents across 25 districts._