In the 2024 presidential election, more than 700,000 voters were eligible for postal voting. It is reported that 736,589 voters have applied for postal voting, of which 24,268 have been rejected. Election Commissioner General Mr Saman Sri Rathnayake has said that all the documents related to the postal ballot will be forwarded to the relevant […]
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Although a large number of candidates compete at the presidential election, in most cases it has become a contest between two major candidates. The Presidential Election is conducted under a preference order system. Thus, a voter can vote for one candidate of his choice or three candidates in the order of his choice. According to […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel As the presidential election approaches, many misleading claims often circulate on social media, including false information about voting procedures and other election-related matters. These misleading narratives can create confusion and misinformation among voters, making it crucial to verify the accuracy of such claims before sharing or believing them. Social Media […]
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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 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 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 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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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country on Monday following intense protests against job quotas. Student activists had called for a march to the capital Dhaka on Monday after clashes across the country on Sunday killed nearly 100 people, reports Reuters. Demonstrators even stormed and looted the presidential residence. Social media is […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The presidential elections in Sri Lanka are scheduled for September 21. As several candidates have already started making cash deposits before the date of accepting the nomination on August 15th, election-related misleading posts have gradually begun to emerge among social media circles. Social Media Posts Social Media Posts claim that […]
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