Public trust in parliament and political parties has plummeted to an all-time low, according to a recent survey conducted by the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA).
The survey, titled ‘Survey on Democracy and Reconciliation in Sri Lanka,’ revealed that only 22 percent of the public trust parliament, while political parties fare even worse with only 19 percent trust.
The study, involving 1,350 participants across 25 districts in January, indicates a concerning trend of declining trust in democratic institutions and a growing inclination towards authoritarianism. Interestingly, the Army and Courts emerge as the most trusted institutions in the country, overshadowing the dwindling trust in legislative bodies.