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Sri Lankans are gearing up to elect a new president on September 21, with the race expected to be fiercely contested and potentially decided by narrow margins. The central theme of the election is the promise of a "system change," a phrase echoed by candidates and parties alike. However, it's essential to consider the political philosophies underpinning each party and candidate. Here’s an overview of the main parties and their ideologies, (according to my opinion, of course)  1. National People’s Power (NPP): Populism/ Marxism-Leninism:  Majority of their policies are shaped by the left-wing politics pursued by the JVP who sought to establish a socialist state with a focus on workers' rights and social justice. Recently, they are more into populism which has below key characteristics, Anti-Elitism -  aiming to represent the interests of the general population, often setting "the people" against "the elite."  Charismatic Leadership - Populist movem...