Clarifying Misinformation Surrounding D. Weerasinghe's Birth Date and His Father's Fate During the 1988/89 JVP Insurrection

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A heated argument erupted between Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) parliamentarian D. Weerasinghe and NPP national executive committee member Nalin Hewage during a recent TV program. The tension escalated when Weerasinghe accused the JVP of committing massive killings during the 1988/89 era, including his father's death, to which Hewage responded that many of those killed by the JVP were allegedly involved in criminal activities such as drug dealing and rape. The debate intensified, leading to Hewage leaving the studio mid-discussion. Subsequently, numerous social media posts targeting SLPP parliamentarian Weerasinghe began circulating.

Social Media Posts

After the heated discussion was viral on social media, some posts implied that that D. Weerasinghe, was born in 1992, hence could not have lost his father in the 1988/89 JVP insurrection as he would have been unborn at the time.

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D. Weerasinghe's Birth Date:

D. Weerasinghe was indeed born in 1979, as confirmed by various credible sources including the Parliament's website.

Age during 1988/89 JVP Insurrection:

As D. Weerasinghe was born in 1979, he was approximately 9-10 years old during the peak of the 1988/89 JVP insurrection. This age aligns with being a child during the period of significant political unrest.

Implications for Father's Death:

While the claim attempts to cast doubt on whether or not D. Weerasinghe's father might be a victim of the JVP insurrection of 1988/89, stating Weeasinghe was born in 1992, after the political crisis of 1988/89 is false. Weerasinghe was born in 1979, and it's essential to recognise that children and many families were significantly affected by the violence and upheaval during that period.

The uncertainty surrounding whether the JVP was responsible for the killing of Weeasinghe's father is evident, given the prevalence of numerous paramilitary groups during that period. While it cannot be definitively concluded that the JVP was solely responsible, it is undeniable that the JVP affliated groups were involved in various violent acts, including killings, robberies, and other antisocial activities during thr said period.

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Conclusion:

The claim disputing D. Weerasinghe's father's involvement in the 1988/89 JVP insurrection based on Weerasinghe's birth date of 1992 is unfounded. D. Weerasinghe was indeed a child(Was really born in 1979) during the JVP insurrection of 1988/89.