User:Roshi.p2000/sandbox/Bayiya (බයියා)

Bayiya (බයියා) is a colloquial word in Sinhala. In a historical context the word “bayiya” has been used to refer to uneducated villagers in Sri Lanka with lack of exposure to the world. First emerged in the colonial era, Bayiyas were typical village folk in remote villages with lack of access to the civilized world. Yet, Bayiya are known to be innocent, though they lack understanding and exposure to world affairs. In modern-day usage, the word bayiya has been used to refer to those who support unconditionally to the leftist Rajapaksa regime in Sri Lanka. However, bayiyas are the main supporters of the Rajapaksha regime. Bayiyas mainly consist of lower-middle-class Sinhalese who, like their predecessors, are lacking understanding and exposure of the 21 century would. They believe Sri Lanka is the most valued country in the world, while all other nations are in a fight to capture this island. They also believe that Tamils and Muslims of Sri Lanka are essentially enemies of the country and should be heavily dealt with. Bayiyas also prefer a military rule, yet, under the Rajapaksha regime. Modern-day bayiyas lack education, exposure and mostly envy the upper-middle class.