evidence: In this context, the post aragalaya political scene has evolved as a three way battle between contending forces. On the one hand, President Wickremesinghe is involved in forming a grand alliance hoping to obtain the backing of the SLPP, SLFP, dissidents of the opposition SJB and parties representing minorities. On the other end, the main opposition party SJB and the resurgent left wing populist NPP have launched competitive campaigns to replace President Wickremesinghe. [...] What we see in the aftermath of the aragalaya is the disassociation of these two logics and their evolution in separate paths. This is the third development that deserves our attention. After suspending foreign debt servicing, the Wickremesinghe presidency managed to utilize the foreign reserves to restore the continued supply of essentials albeit at a higher cost. This has created a sense of "normalcy" among certain sections of society particularly the urban middle class sectors. The Wickremesinghe presidency seems to be capitalizing on this sentiment, claiming that it has brought economic stability and recovery. At the same time, the aspiration to see a change coupled with the antipathy towards established politicians and politics also remains a powerful sentiment among the masses.