This system has to be understood, and then used carefully. Dont spoil your vote by voting carelessly. Deshapriya's explanation is good. I will vote for the NPP, number One, but I will have a 2 and a 3, although they will not be looked at. Why? If I do that I can ask Tamil and Muslim voters who will vote on the traditional ethnic lines to give the NPP a Preference Vote.
What if Gota get 30.5%, Sajith 30.2% and Anura 30%? Act says Anura is out of contest. But, if counted, Anura can have more votes + preferences, more than Gota & Sajith, he is the winner. But the Act wont allow it. Anomaly, By COMMONSENSE Anura wins!
You're quite right. Something like this is a possibility, although I expect that it will be an easy victory for Anura on the first round. This comment is going in on 27/07/2024.
