Jayadeva Uyangoda is a distinguished Sri Lankan political scientist, constitutional expert, and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Colombo. He is widely known for his contributions to the study of democracy, ethnic conflict, peacebuilding, constitutional reform, and governance in Sri Lanka, and has authored numerous influential academic works. As one of the country’s leading public intellectuals, he has played an important role in shaping public debate on political and constitutional issues.
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The following essay is based on the speech delivered by the author at a ceremony held in his honour by the Alumni Organisation of the University of Colombo on 2 June 2026
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