Sri Lanka’s recent parliamentary election redefined its political landscape. The National People’s Power (NPP) party secured a historic two-thirds majority under the proportional representation system, a first in the nation’s democratic history. On November 21, the new government officially took office, signaling what many hope will be a transformative era for Sri Lanka. This critical issue was the focus of Dialogue 34, where DKI APCSS Professor Shyam Tekwani joined me to discuss the election’s extensive implications. Reflecting on this historic juncture, Professor Tekwani remarked, “The journey from Serendip to Sri Lanka through Ceylon is one of lost opportunities and wasted potential. This election, however, may represent the chance to rewrite that narrative.”