There is much talk about crossovers that have taken place and are in the offing, with parties preparing for a year of elections.
Forming alliances, meetings and political bargaining happen in both government and opposition sides.
In the meantime, the 'New Alliance' held its inaugural rally in Ja Ela.
Its policies, vision and much more come under the microscope in the following analysis by Samabima leader Deepthi Kumara Gunaratne and political analyst Vipula Karunatilake.
