Change of guard in Sri Lanka: Will Tamils political rights be respected?

In the presidential election held in Sri Lanka in September, Anurakumara Dissanayake secured a resounding victory with significant support. In the recent parliamentary elections, his party also achieved remarkable success by winning more seats in the northern and eastern regions than Tamil parties.
The National People’s Power's victory marks a turning point in Sri Lankan political history. It reflects voters' rejection of governance marked by nepotism and preferential treatment for allies, which had long hindered the nation's progress.
A significant number of educated youth have been elected to Parliament, most of whom are fresh faces. Sri Lankan citizens are hopeful for a corruption-free administration with minimal party-switching. Notably, 21 women have been elected to Parliament, an unprecedented number.
Anurakumara, the leader of both the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the National People’s Power, has re-energized his political career after a major defeat in the 2019 presidential election, where he secured only 3.16% of the vote. He has completely revamped his party’s political approach.
Political analysts attribute the National People’s Power's success to the trust Anurakumara's actions have inspired in just two months. In his parliamentary address, President Anurakumara declared that his government would not allow space for ethnic divisive politics to resurface.
He also committed to abolishing the Prevention of Terrorism Act, returning land to Tamil people, and ensuring their political rights. This stance earned him considerable support among Tamil voters.
However, no Tamil is currently hold key ministerial positions. The pressing question remains: Will this government follow in the footsteps of previous administrations by exploiting Tamil votes, perpetuating supremacist ideologies, and continuing to oppress Tamil communities? Or will it pave the way for the resurgence and freedom of the Tamil people?