Is Formal Education a Must ?

Every time politics is discussed in Sri Lanka, one word comes to the fore: education or the level of education.

Everyone refers to formal education, but is it a must to be successful?

Some are lucky to be able to get a good formal education, but some are not.

For various reasons, many fall through the cracks.

Yes, good formal education is a stepping stone to success for many, but is it an absolute necessity?

Especially in politics.

How many very well-educated politicians we have seen in this country so far?

They may have served well in their chosen fields, but when it comes to politics, their contribution is very minuscule.

I think what we want is people who are able to conceptualize rather than ones with flamboyant formal educational qualifications.

If we want to see a positive trend in Sri Lankan politics, we must change our thinking.

Otherwise, it's the same old poor outcomes.