I see no drastic changes. A political party is structured on certain ideals and fundamental values. However the fact remains that a political party cannot adhere to those values and beliefs without any change whatsoever. Society and circumstances change. In the application of those policies there has to be an element of resilience and elasticity.
Policies have to be adapted to suit changing circumstances.
In a rapidly changing world, there is a very high degree of continuity with regard to the policies the party is pursuing. But Sri Lanka has never subscribed to that point of view. Sri Lankans are used to freedom and participatory values which are ingrained in our political culture. We have enjoyed the right to vote since 1931 - even before women in the United Kingdom had the right to vote. Sri Lanka has a vibrant political culture with full participation.