The 2024 Presidential Election is becoming a hot topic day by day. It has become the first Presidential Election in which the most significant number of candidates are contesting in the history of Sri Lanka with 39 candidates. Many commentators state that there will be a high competition between several main candidates this time. Accordingly, […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A trend has emerged as the upcoming presidential election approaches: altered videos are circulated to discredit opposition leader Sajith Premadasa. While some of these videos are created in a satirical manner, this manipulated content misrepresents Sajith’s actions and statements, creating a misleading narrative to undermine his credibility and tarnish his […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The emerging political party, National People’s Power (NPP), has become the target of numerous disinformation and misinformation campaigns. Our investigation focuses on specific social media posts falsely claiming that none of the NPP members of parliament have declared their assets. In reality, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or […]
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The Election Commissioner is responsible for setting the dates for accepting nominations and conducting the Presidential Election. This process begins with an official notice published in the gazette. The date for accepting nominations is set within a period ranging from 16 to 21 days after the publication of this notice . Following the submission of […]
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The period for the candidates contesting the upcoming Presidential Election, which will be held on 21st September, to submit deposits was over at noon on 14th August. Accordingly, the Election Commission stated that 40 people submitted deposits to contest the Presidential Election. The Election Commission also stated that 22 registered political parties and another political […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel With the presidential election fast approaching, a surge of misleading posts is spreading across social media platforms. These false claims and deceptive content are creating confusion and misinformation among the public, highlighting the critical need for accurate fact-checking and reliable information as voters prepare to make informed decisions. Social Media […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the much-awaited presidential election 2024 was finally announced by the Election Commission of Sri Lanka, a significant amount of misleading information about the candidates is being spread on social media. Fact-checking efforts are crucial during this period to ensure that voters are not swayed by misinformation and can make […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the Sri Lankan presidential election approaches, a surge of misleading information about candidates is spreading rapidly, especially on social media. These false claims and edited content are being circulated to mislead voters and influence public perception, creating confusion in the lead-up to the election. Fact-checking efforts are crucial in […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election in Sri Lanka draws closer, an increasing amount of altered and misleading content is being circulated about Sajith Premadasa, the opposition leader. These false narratives are part of a growing trend aimed at discrediting him during this critical period. Social Media Posts A photo of Sri […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election in Sri Lanka draws closer, an increasing amount of altered and misleading content gets created, especially targeting key candidates. The opposition leader, Sajith Premadasa, has been at the receiving end of many such manipulated content. These false narratives are part of a growing trend aimed at […]
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