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Go for a Gallup poll?

I was wracking my brain last night as to what the solution is to the present mess after witnessing a crowd of people blocking the entrance and exit points at the Armour Street Junction causing a lot of inconvenience to the motorists – all those travelling by motorbikes, tri-shaws, buses and other vehicle-users. The roads were blocked using gas cylinders and both men and women including children had decided to stay put till they got their requirement of gas.

In the middle of the road, a few women were preparing plain tea using a make-shift hearth to be given to people gathered at this place. They were also protesting that the President and the PM et al should resign. I did notice that the police officers who were present were turning a blind eye and did not attempt to disperse the crowd although a state of emergency had been proclaimed by the President.

Since conducting an election right now is an exorbitant exercise, I suggest that the way forward is to conduct a Gallup poll.

This will reveal the wishes of the people.

Mohamed Zahran Colombo

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