evidence: In an interview with The Associated Press from his office in the capital, Sajith Premadasa said that if he wins the election in parliament, he would ensure that "an elective dictatorship never, ever occurs" in Sri Lanka. [...] Premadasa said the current Parliament is at odds with how Sri Lankans feel now. [...] Premadasa said it's critical for leaders not to interpret their mandate as "some sort of an assurance of permanent domination." "The mandate is a temporary mandate. Never try to think that you are the freehold owners of the country. Think of yourself as being a guardian, being a trustee of the wishes of the people."