Articles
1974
1984
- 02-29 – My Letter of Resignation from the JVP
- 02-29 – ජනතා විමුක්ති පෙරමුණෙන් ඉල්ලා අස්වෙමින් මා පක්ෂයට භාරදුන් ලිපිය
1999
2000
2001
- 03-19 – Greetings on the formation of the Socialist Alliance in Australia
- 09-21 – PA–JVP Memorandum of Understanding
- 10-15 – Submission to the Presidential Truth Commission on Ethnic Violence
2002
- 03-29 – Neoliberalism, the Tamil Struggle and the Realignment of Sri Lankan politics
- 07-05 – Typical Gutter Style of Journalism of HLD Mahindapala
- 07-12 – We should extend our hand in strengthening the current peace process
- 07-14 – HLD Mahindapala and His Interpretations!
- 09-12 – Give voice to the voiceless for democratising the society! (2)
- 09-15 – Negotiations and democratisation
- 10-08 – Reflections on Inter-faith Relationships
2004
2006
- 10-28 – At A Community Forum in Victoria
- 11-01 – Current developments in Sri Lanka – An interview with Green Left
- 12-17 – At Dr Anton Balasingham Commemoration
2007
- 07-29 – Citizenship and Constitution Mismatch in Australia
- 08-07 – An Appeal to those Comrades of the Sixties and Seventies
2008
2009
- 01-11 – Killing dissent: Lasantha, violence and impunity
- 02-01 – Political violence in Sri Lanka
- 02-14 – A response to Michael Robert’s Dilemma at Wars End: Thoughts on Hard Realities
- 02-23 – Resonating the interests of chauvinism? My response to the two articles by Prof. Michael Roberts
- 02-24 – The LTTE – A Spent Force?
- 04-02 – National flags and the symbolism of accommodating minorities
- 04-02 – Where We Are and Where To?
- 06-28 – Sri Lanka: Is the war really over?
- 07-03 – Responses and clarifications on Sri Lanka: Is the war really over?
- 07-22 – Last comment on Sri Lanka: Is the war really over?
- 07-26 – Sinusoidal nature of the JVP Policy on the National Question
- 08-25 – A Tribute to Comrade Upali Cooray
- 11-11 – General Sarath Fonseka and politics
- 12-17 – The JVP’s campaign among the Tamils, 1977–1982
2010
- 01-02 – Sri Lanka awaits a change
- 05-23 – Post-War Sri Lanka: Way Forward or More of the Same?
- 07-25 – Peace and Reconciliation in Sri Lanka: Is there a way forward?
- 09-22 – Sri Lanka: Is there a way forward for peace and reconciliation?
2011
- 08-04 – The Role of Writers and Artists during Turbulent Political Times
- 10-21 – National Reconciliation, Transitional Justice, Rights and Accountability in Sri Lanka
- 10-22 – Steps in the Journey Towards a Reconciled Land
2012
- 02-13 – Creating Social Reconciliation or Social Implosion?
- 04-17 – Sri Lanka: New left party, Tamil rights and state repression
- 08-04 – Insurrection Amidst Constitutional Revolution: The JVP and the 1970–72 Constitution-Making Process
- 08-30 – The disappeared in Sri Lanka
2013
- 01-19 – Father Tissa Balsuriya’s struggle for social justice will continue in Sri Lanka
- 06-27 – Hoodwinking Australians
- 08-18 – Political Violence in Sri Lanka
- 09-11 – Celebratory Memoirs of the Life of Comrade Sunila Abeysekera
2014
- 05-01 – Is reconciliation achievable without separation in Sri Lanka?
- 05-26 – වෙන්වීමෙන් තොරව සමාජ සංහිඳියාව අත්කර ගත හැකිද?
- 09-04 – Comrade Bala Tampoe, the Legend Is No More!
2015
- 01-03 – Let us take a principled stand for the future of Sri Lanka!
- 01-06 – අපේ රටේ අනාගතය වෙනුවෙන් ප්රතිපත්තිමය ස්ථාවරයක් ගනිමු
- 01-06 – Political Dynamics: Presidential Elections 2015 and beyond
- 01-14 – Taking Stock: Presidential Election 2015
- 01-22 – 2015 ජනාධිපතිවරණය ගැන පසු විපරමක්
- 03-08 – A Short Note on the Historical Legacy of International Women’s Day
- 06-04 – A Tribute to Michele Harris OAM
- 09-15 – Recollections of my political association with Comrade Indika Gunawardena
- 10-31 – Sri Lanka and its political detainees
- 11-10 – The Courageous Role Sobitha Thero Played Should Continue To The Future!
- 11-10 – මාදුළුවාවේ සෝභිත හිමිපාණන් ඉටු කළ දිරිමත් මෙහෙවර ඉදිරියට ගෙන යායුතුය!
- 12-06 – The JVP Political Culture, Distorting History & Resorting To Personal Slander
- 12-14 – Gota & The Gunaratnam Affair
- 12-22 – The Abduction of Kumar & Dimuthu
- 12-28 – JVP Outrightly Denied The Existence Of Kumar!
2016
- 01-05 – The Realpolitik Behind Gunaratnam’s Detention
- 01-12 – Traitors: JVP & The Non-JVP Left
- 01-19 – Gunaratnam & The JVP
- 01-26 – The JVP Bus
- 03-04 – Societies, Constitutions & Social Dynamics
- 03-07 – Some Thoughts on Our Cultural Values and National Harmony
- 03-08 – It’s time to rethink the feminist agenda!
- 04-06 – 1971 අප්රේල් නැඟිටීම සහ වර්තමාන සමාජ ප්රශ්ණ
- 05-19 – A Strategic Management System For Sri Lanka’s Governance!
- 06-08 – Democracy & The Critical Role Of Civil Society: The Lankan Experience
- 06-17 – Somawansa Amarasinghe – Some Recollections from Our Political Journeys
- 09-19 – A Reflection on Conflicts in Sri Lanka
- 12-01 – Yester-Years: The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna and The Cuban Revolution
2017
- 01-31 – Good Governance and Corruption
- 02-16 – Sri Lanka: Deliver on promises first, and then welcome refugees back
- 04-06 – Nature of State Repression in The Seventies
- 04-06 – හැත්තෑවේ දශකයේ රාජ්ය මර්දනයේ ස්වරූපය
- 04-27 – No War Against North Korea!
- 06-10 – Waste Management Needs Holistic Social Intervention
- 06-17 – Sri Lanka: Past Experiences and Current Trends
- 09-30 – Mass Graves Everywhere, But Where Are The Killers?
- 10-05 – Myanmar: A Good Example For Politics Of Polarisation
- 10-19 – Understanding the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar
- 11-13 – In Light Of Dr Nalaka Godahewa’s Speech At The UNHRC In Geneva
- 11-16 – In Light Of Dr Nalaka Godahewa’s Speech At The UNHRC In Geneva – Part II
- 11-20 – In Light Of Dr Nalaka Godahewa’s Speech At The UNHRC In Geneva – Part III
- 11-23 – In Light Of Dr Nalaka Godahewa’s Speech At The UNHRC In Geneva – Part IV
- 11-25 – Zimbabwe: From Liberation to Dictatorship
- 11-27 – In Light Of Dr Nalaka Godahewa’s Speech At The UNHRC In Geneva – Part V
- 11-30 – In Light Of Dr Nalaka Godahewa’s Speech At The UNHRC In Geneva – Part VI
- 12-04 – In Light Of Dr Nalaka Godahewa’s Speech At The UNHRC In Geneva – Part VII
- 12-07 – In Light Of Dr Nalaka Godahewa’s Speech At The UNHRC In Geneva – Part VIII
- 12-11 – In Light Of Dr Nalaka Godahewa’s Speech At The UNHRC In Geneva – Part IX
- 12-14 – In Light Of Dr Nalaka Godahewa’s Speech At The UNHRC In Geneva – Part X
- 12-28 – Greek Toga & Buddhist Robe – Links & Cultural Significance
2018
- 01-26 – Sri Lanka, Australia Day & Australian Values
- 04-23 – May Day and Workers’ Rights
- 04-26 – ශ්රීලංකාව: මැයි දිනය සහ කම්කරු අයිතිවාසිකම්
- 05-29 – Economic Disparity & Nationalism – Part I
- 06-02 – Economic Disparity & Nationalism – Part II
- 06-05 – Economic Disparity & Nationalism – Part III
- 06-07 – Economic Disparity & Nationalism – Part IV
2019
- 01-01 – Lasting Memories About Comrade Prins Gunasekara
- 01-01 – ප්රින්ස් ගුණසේකර සහෝදරයා පිළිබඳ නොමියෙන මතක සටහන්
- 01-06 – ‘The Frozen Fire’ – Art and Political Reality
- 01-29 – About ‘The Frozen Fire’ – Beyond Art – Part I
- 01-30 – About ‘The Frozen Fire’ – Beyond Art – Part II
- 01-31 – About ‘The Frozen Fire’ – Beyond Art – Part III
- 03-07 – Venezuela: Is It Reminiscent Of Socialist Suffering In Sri Lanka – A Response To Ratwatte
- 11-09 – අර්බුදය, වම සහ ආර්ථිකය
2020
- 03-19 – Our Departed Colleague, Saman Wagaarachchi – My Recollections
- 06-02 – My Memories of Comrade Marshal Perera
- 06-11 – The Spectre Of An Authoritarian Regime Based On A Putschist Model
- 06-30 – Sri Lanka: Socialism, The JVP & Friedrich Engels
- 07-10 – Communal Politics In Sri Lanka: The Pot Calling The Kettle Black – Part I
- 07-14 – Communal Politics In Sri Lanka: The Pot Calling The Kettle Black – Part II
- 07-23 – Ready To Hoodwink & Naive Enough To Be Hoodwinked!
- 08-02 – Break The Vicious Cycle: Do Not Vote For Repression!
- 08-08 – The Best & The Worst – 2020 General Elections In Sri Lanka
- 08-09 – Hiroshima & Nagasaki: Stopping A Thermo-Nuclear War For The Survival Of Humanity!
- 08-28 – Changing The Constitution For The Benefit Of All Its Residents
- 09-29 – Constitutional Safeguards Essential For Protecting & Promoting Peoples’ Freedoms, Rights & Prosperity
- 10-29 – Sri Lanka: Rising Autocracy And Accommodating Diversity
- 11-11 – A Democratic Approach Towards Drafting A People’s Constitution
2021
- 02-15 – A Ban on Burials – A Prelude to A Pogrom?
- 04-05 – 50 Years To April 71 Uprising: Historical Lesson Sri Lanka Never Learnt Since Its Independence
- 04-05 – 71 අප්රේල් නැඟිටීමට වසර 50ක්: නිදහස ලැබීමෙන් පසු ශ්රීලංකාව කිසිවිටෙකත් ඉගෙන නොගත් ඉතිහාස පාඩම
- 09-01 – My Indelible Memories Of The Past & Of Professor CLV (Lakshman) Jayathilake
2022
- 01-25 – Prospects of Reconciliation: Sri Lanka’s Case
- 02-04 – The Need For A New Beginning: One Of Self-Reflection & Correction!
- 04-24 – Three Years Since Easter Bombings, Yet No Justice In Sight!
- 04-27 – Sri Lanka: Typical Propaganda By A Corrupt Nefarious Regime!
- 06-06 – Sri Lanka’s Economic, Political & Human Crisis
- 07-12 – Gota-Go-Home Protest Movement In Sri Lanka: An International Comparison
- 07-24 – July 1983 Riot: A Spontaneous Racial Outburst Or Planned Pogrom Or Both?
- 07-26 – July 1983 Pogrom: The Black Week That Devastatingly Impacted Sri Lanka Forever
- 10-10 – Challenging Incomplete Democracy & Worker Cooperatives
- 11-17 – High Time To Repeal The PTA & Release All Prisoners Held Under It
2023
- 02-05 – A Reflection: 75 Years Of Independence Lacked By The People Of Sri Lanka
- 04-08 – RIP: Comrade R Singamapanar – The First JVP Tamil Political Activist From Chunnakam
- 04-24 – Why The Anti-Terrorism Bill Should Be Rejected?
- 06-08 – In Memory of Mr Shyamon Jayasinghe
- 07-17 – Debt Restructuring, Austerity, & The IMF: A Solution Or A Worsening Of The Problem?
- 07-23 – 40 Years After The Anti-Tamil Pogrom Of July 1983: Root Causes Remain Unaddressed
- 07-27 – 1983 ජූලි දෙමළ විරෝධී සංහාරයෙන් වසර 40කට පසු වත් ඊට අදාළ මූලික හේතු ආමන්ත්රණය කර නැත
- 08-06 – Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part I
- 08-06 – Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part II
- 08-16 – Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part III
- 08-22 – Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part IV
- 08-25 – Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part V
- 08-28 – Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part VI
- 09-24 – In Memory Of Comrade H. A. Seneviratne, Lawyer, Writer & Human Rights Activist
- 09-25 – Sri Lanka – Nation Building, Devolution & The 13th Amendment – Part I
- 10-01 – Sri Lanka – Nation Building, Devolution & The 13th Amendment – Part II
- 10-09 – Sri Lanka – Nation Building, Devolution & The 13th Amendment – Part III
- 10-16 – Sri Lanka – Nation Building, Devolution & The 13th Amendment – Part IV
- 10-25 – Sri Lanka – Nation Building, Devolution & The 13th Amendment – Part V
- 10-30 – Sri Lanka – Nation Building, Devolution & The 13th Amendment – Part VI
- 11-07 – Sri Lanka – Nation Building, Devolution & The 13th Amendment – Part VII (Final)
- 11-14 – Reflecting On 34 Years: The JVP & The Legacy Of Comrade Rohana Wijeweera
2024
- 02-04 – The Bleak Future For Sri Lanka: 75 Years After Independence
- 02-11 – National Peoples Power’s Indian Visit: A positive step but still way is long
- 02-12 – Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery, Fourth Industrial Revolution & Professor Siegfried Zuern
- 02-15 – A Tribute To Mrs Sriya Malathi Gunasekera, Wife Of Late Comrade Prins Gunasekera
- 02-28 – Unity Fosters Inclusivity & Diversity Entails Celebration
- 02-29 – Prasanna Ranatunga’s Misguided Claims, The JVP & The Tragedy Of The Black July Riots, 1983
- 03-08 – The fight for women’s empowerment in an era of conflict and multifaceted crises
- 03-14 – Gender Equality, Empowerment Of Women & The JVP
- 03-17 – Ranil’s Distortion Of Facts About The Sri Lankan Political Scenario In 1977
- 03-21 – Gender Equality, Empowerment Of Women & The JVP: Capitalism & Empowerment Of Women
- 03-29 – Gender Equality & Empowerment Of Women & The JVP: Lessons From The JVP’s Evolution
- 04-04 – Reflections on the April 1971 Uprising and Current Political Realities
- 04-18 – Dr A. T. Ariyaratne Has Passed: My Memories Of Him To The Mid-1990s
- 05-22 – My Red Comrade: A Review
- 05-26 – A brave experimentation in filmmaking
- 06-02 – Is President Wickremesinghe Following In The Footsteps Of His Uncle, President Jayewardene, In 1982?
- 07-22 – 41 Years To Black July – Our Voices Towards Meaningful Reconciliation
- 07-28 – In Memory Of Comrade Dr. Vickramabahu Karunaratne: Language As An Aspect Of Sri Lanka’s National Question
- 07-31 – In Memoriam: Jude Perera; Advancing Economic Democracy Through Solidarity Economy
- 08-19 – Sri Lanka: Presidential Election Amid Crises
- 10-26 – Towards Stability, Equity & Prosperity – Part I
- 10-29 – Towards Stability, Equity & Prosperity – Part II
- 10-31 – Towards Stability, Equity & Prosperity – Part III
- 11-04 – National Question In Sri Lanka & The Parliamentary Elections
- 11-04 – Towards Stability, Equity & Prosperity – Part IV
- 11-06 – Sri Lanka’s Path To Systemic Change: Need For Support & Vigilance
- 11-09 – Towards Stability, Equity & Prosperity – Part V (Final)
- 11-29 – Lessons For Sri Lanka From The Great October Revolution
- 12-13 – Effective Communication Is Vital For Sri Lanka’s New NPP Government
- 12-23 – Birth Centenary Of Comrade Prins Gunasekera & The Relaunch Of ‘A Lost Generation: Sri Lanka In Crisis: The Untold Story’
2025
- 01-27 – Why Sri Lanka Should Not Embark On A Policy Of Adopting Nuclear Energy?
- 02-03 – 77 Years After Independence – Real Possibility Of Ending Sri Lanka’s Bleak Future
- 02-08 – 77 Years After Independence – Real Possibility Of Ending Sri Lanka’s Bleak Future – Full Article
- 02-16 – National People’s Power: Hopes & Expectations
- 02-17 – A Tribute to The Ranmuthugala Family
- 02-26 – National People’s Power: Hopes & Expectations – Part II
- 03-02 – Sri Lanka Budget 2025 – A Perspective
- 03-06 – A Tribute To Professor Sisira Jayasuriya – A Dear Friend & Respected Economist Who Fought For Social Justice
- 03-27 – Sri Lanka at The Crossroads: 2025
- 03-31 – Diasporic Literature & Cultural Barriers
- 04-27 – A Tribute To Cr Gaetano Greco – A True Friend & A Tireless Comrade
- 05-03 – Sri Lanka’s Local Government Elections: Challenges & Stakes
- 05-15 – An Extended Examination Of Sri Lanka’s 2025 Local Government Election Outcomes
- 05-20 – 16 Years After A Pyrrhic Victory: It’s Time For Reflection, Not Only Celebration
- 05-20 – The NPP Government & The Importance Of Timely Conflict Resolution
- 07-08 – Sri Lanka: Rights, Accountability & People’s Hopes
- 07-21 – July 1983 Anti-Tamil Pogrom: State-Engineered Violence, Not Spontaneity
- 07-22 – Abolition Of Executive Presidency & A New Constitution For Sri Lanka – Part 1
- 07-23 – Abolition Of Executive Presidency & A New Constitution For Sri Lanka – Final Part
- 08-04 – Broad, Inclusive Consultation Essential For Consensual Educational Reforms
- 08-10 – Sri Lanka – Israel: Tourism & Impunity
- 08-14 – The NPP’s Role In Sri Lanka’s Evolving Landscape & Political Credibility – Part I
- 08-18 – The NPP’s Role In Sri Lanka’s Evolving Landscape & Political Credibility – Part II
- 09-05 – Political Splits & The Rule Of Law: Pledges & Practice
- 09-10 – Everything Under The Sun, Including In Sri Lanka, Is Political: Crisis Of Governance, Accountability & Trust
- 09-18 – Everything Under The Sun, Including In Sri Lanka, Is Political: Building Integrity & Transparency & Reform
- 09-27 – In Defence Of The Diaspora: Why Sri Lanka Should Embrace Expat Voting
- 09-28 – Australia Must Move Beyond Symbolism in Its Support for a Sovereign Palestine
- 10-23 – Certain Faith Traditions & Modern Science
- 11-13 – Memories of November for Tomorrow – The Case for Critical Thinking Over Blind Loyalty
- 11-13 – Our Tribute To Mr. Kathir Ravichandra: A Leader, A Bridge-Builder, & A True Friend
- 11-21 – Where The Moon Curved Her Silver Lips – Reflections on the Poetry of Swarnakanthi Rajapaksa
- 11-27 – Blind Party Loyalty Will Hinder Nation-Building & Prosperity
- 12-06 – Why Sri Lanka Was Unprepared For Cyclone Ditwah?
- 12-15 – Forests – The Lifeline We Cannot Afford to Lose – Part 1
- 12-21 – The Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA): Has the NPP Lost Its Way?
- 12-22 – Forests – The Lifeline We Cannot Afford to Lose – Part 2
- 12-31 – The Queen Of Songs Of Lanka & A Few Of My Experiences
2026
- 01-06 – Forests – The Lifeline We Cannot Afford To Lose: Unfolding Crisis & Path To Restoration
- 01-08 – Legacy Of Failed Terror Laws – Lessons For Sri Lanka
- 01-12 – Legacy Of Failed Terror Laws: Building Democracy On Firm Foundations
- 01-13 – Accountability Yes, Personal Attacks No: Defending Democratic Discourse
- 01-19 – Sixteen Years Without Answers: The Unfinished Fight For Justice In The Prageeth Ekneligoda Case
- 01-26 – The Promise Of Change & The Reality – A Balance Sheet: Mandate For Transformation
- 01-29 – The Promise Of Change & The Reality: Persistence Of Poverty & Challenge Of Transformation
- 02-04 – The Promise Of Change & The Reality: Leadership, Renewal & Path Forward
- 02-16 – The Unfinished Struggle – The Freedom Movement of Tamils in Ceylon: A Book Review