Who we are
Dhajaya is an independent platform built for the public. People across Sri Lanka vote on the issues that shape their lives, from politics and the economy to the services they use every day. They also decide what gets asked.
We are not a political party, a news outlet or a lobby group. We don’t take a side. Our purpose is to give everyone an equal, simple way to be counted and to be heard.
Why we exist
Public discussion often gets lost in scattered posts, loud voices and personal opinions that speak for only a few. It is hard to tell what most people actually think or experience, and harder still to know what matters to them most.
We exist to change that. When many people vote in one place, the collective result gives a clearer picture than any single opinion can. And when the public chooses the questions, that picture reflects what people truly care about, not only what we think is important.
What we do
- We ask clear, neutral questions on social, political and economic issues, and on the services people use daily.
- We invite you to suggest topics. Anyone can propose an issue that matters to them.
- We count every participant equally. Each person has one vote on each poll.
- We publish the results openly, with breakdowns by district so you can see how views differ across the island.
- We share the findings with the organizations and authorities concerned, and we publish who we sent them to and whether they responded.
This platform belongs to the public
Our polls are not only created by us. The topics people care about most come from the people themselves.
How a topic becomes a poll
- You suggest it. Tell us what matters to you and why, and add a source if you have one.
- Our moderators review it. We check that the topic is based on evidence, is fairly framed and is not aimed at any person, group or community.
- We word it neutrally. If accepted, the question is rewritten in balanced language and assigned a category.
- It goes live. The public votes, and you can follow the results.
- You can see what happened. The status of every suggestion, whether accepted, in review or declined, is shown on the Suggest a Topic page.
We accept topics that are evidence-based, unbiased and of genuine public interest. We may decline topics that are personal attacks, hate speech, unverified rumours, duplicates of existing polls, or campaigns for a political party. When we decline a topic, we aim to say why.
What makes this different
| Personal opinions | Collective data |
|---|---|
| One person’s view | Many people’s views counted together |
| Often shaped by who speaks loudest | Every vote carries the same weight |
| Topics chosen by a few | Topics suggested by the public, reviewed for fairness |
| Hard to verify or compare | Open results, with a published method |
| Easy to dismiss | Harder to ignore as participation grows |
Who this is for
The general public: to see where others stand, to raise what matters to you, and to know your view is counted alongside theirs.
Service providers and companies: to understand how customers experience your services, and where to improve.
Organizations and communities: to learn what matters to the people you work with.
Government and authorities: to gain insight into public concerns and everyday experiences, as one input into decisions.
Our principles
- Independence. We don’t accept funding or direction from political parties. Our funding sources are published on this site.
- Public participation. The public votes, and the public proposes the topics. Moderators review, but do not choose topics to suit an agenda.
- Neutrality. Every question is reviewed for balanced wording before it goes live.
- Evidence first. We prefer topics supported by facts and sources over rumour and speculation.
- Fairness. One vote per person on each poll. Only logged in users have the rights to vote.
- Transparency. Our methodology, our funding, our moderation decisions and the responses from institutions are public.
- Respect. Comments must be civil. We don’t allow hate speech or attacks on communities or individuals.
- Privacy. We protect your personal information and show only combined results, never individual votes.
What our data can and can’t tell you
We believe in being honest about our results. They reflect the views of people who chose to take part, which may not match the views of everyone in the country. We show how many participants voted, how many are verified, and where they’re from, so you can judge the results for yourself. Read more on our Methodology page.
Join us
Every vote adds to a clearer picture, and every suggestion helps decide what we ask next. Take part in a poll, suggest a topic, and invite your friends and family to do the same.
[See open polls] [Suggest a topic]
Contact
User our Contact Form to getting touch with us.