{"id":13263,"date":"2024-10-10T19:31:29","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T19:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srilanka.factcrescendo.com\/english\/?p=13263"},"modified":"2024-10-29T19:35:37","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T19:35:37","slug":"political-personalized-stamps-featuring-npp-politicians-harini-amarasuriya-and-vijitha-herath-self-promotion-or-commemorative-souvenirs-619377","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/srilanka.factcrescendo.com\/english\/political\/personalized-stamps-featuring-npp-politicians-harini-amarasuriya-and-vijitha-herath-self-promotion-or-commemorative-souvenirs-619377\/","title":{"rendered":"Personalized Stamps Featuring NPP Politicians Harini Amarasuriya and Vijitha Herath \u2013 Self-Promotion or Commemorative Souvenirs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\"style=\"background-color:#b6babf91\"><a href=\" https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Va5pj8o4IBh5WxNhlE0I \"> Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel <\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the National People&#8217;s Power (NPP) came into power in Sri Lanka, and since then, there has been a surge of misleading social media posts targeting NPP politicians. These posts spread false or distorted information, aiming to undermine the credibility of the party and its leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social Media Posts&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media is currently abuzz with claims surrounding stamps that allegedly feature National People&#8217;s Power (NPP) politicians, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Minister Vijitha Herath. Many online users are criticizing these politicians, suggesting that they are using government resources to promote themselves, similar to politicians from previous administrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdlEiJ9JShtRhEiC-yGuWwxLp3wq3M2L9jBA7l-oux0gJPUgLgrYyzSMXkfnIE5yaOEjV1zSwTyoV1j4srC5hlvpmk_TtZi_YLdMSBm8HGlZ4j68amzG7dCPukdvFzNU10HRJt3-cE6oFsF0u1HYBdvpGShGwk6uHdRom3Br6Hn_oP45PQCVCA?key=KxX14oFmtf5qrNK9Sq3_WeYy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/traveler1st\/posts\/pfbid02txmJbW3qiFxpTiAQsebDCU6WZKoaKuMBiSAsZPBnc693t17GbGBT5AAzGXtXLXgQl\">FB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yvcqyzaj\">Archived<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfLsKyJM7JH1OpRvuD4uwczpEuze7wVcApzgSX3b3VTnGxRjW6ZZmrdyk6p6AEnEY3LTA4fFRRn9_sfMczNxkHtM7KID93TcCOkgd0WQzjcxObgDpGAvgL0_Hkl6-ULBhrNTMSTY7G8RAXs_GT6pyN2Fxn06XViQErHHYwCuwgtzWZzTi2j36Q?key=KxX14oFmtf5qrNK9Sq3_WeYy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We conducted a fact-check of these claims by examining the events and verifying information from official sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fact Check&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Context and Claims<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The claims stem from images of stamps featuring Harini Amarasuriya and Vijitha Herath, which have circulated online. Some social media users accuse these politicians of following in the footsteps of previous governments, which often used stamps or similar items to promote political figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On October 9, 2024, Hiru News broadcasted footage showing an event where these controversial stamps were handed over to both Harini Amarasuriya and Vijitha Herath. The footage clearly depicts the Sri Lanka Postal Department releasing stamps as part of the World Post Day celebrations. In the same footage, a few stamps bearing the images of these two politicians were also shown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\u0dc4\u0dd2\u0dbb\u0dd4 \u0dc3\u0dc0\u0dc3 6.55 \u0db4\u0dca\u200d\u0dbb\u0db0\u0dcf\u0db1 \u0db4\u0dca\u200d\u0dbb\u0dc0\u0dd8\u0dad\u0dca\u0dad\u0dd2 \u0dc0\u0dd2\u0d9a\u0dcf\u0dc1\u0dba - Hiru TV NEWS 6:55 PM LIVE | 2024-10-09 | Hiru News\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rc-DOkDBa9A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Postal Department\u2019s Clarification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon further investigation, we found an official clarification from the Post Master General regarding the issue. According to this statement, during the World Post Day commemoration, the Postal Department released special souvenir stamps to mark the occasion. Along with these commemorative stamps, personalized stamps featuring Harini Amarasuriya and Vijitha Herath were also created. However, these personalized stamps are not intended for wide circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeIap2Qrugkjtgay4NEEKjZ_qvEOpkcETTmWUiJInkDd5pyKIO9clpKPsimp7KLMKWRiL2pK6BdxzvtBp8kx0sinSI0aCHdHc0Ln3KHZRVf_mBBWhl-HHGtx82yudvCfWRlCKjBMj3nHGkPVlrDONNvMz6OR29XOj9zXV31UQD7rvL4mrBaLA?key=KxX14oFmtf5qrNK9Sq3_WeYy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itnnews.lk\/2021\/03\/16\/325991\/\">It is important to note that in Sri Lanka, any individual can request personalized stamps with their image or any other image of their choice<\/a>. This service has been available for several years, and it is not exclusive to politicians or government officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfsn9dof_Xp4C0y_Vypqnw6jTzxYdV1YyttzmvUOBGFt3_OoyAhzOnUk_phmWhj8f9rGk9_GNckw7Re0-BvVDiT3Uk-29lRZXo38c1mVT1ul1fkbxkFdrdUi0HE5TyFfVxM-DIWhhT5HD3wEjlF8h88Aus9JhO-0-b83W6_p0ukB8D8FuWW6Qg?key=KxX14oFmtf5qrNK9Sq3_WeYy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NPP\u2019s Response<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We reached out to the NPP media division for clarification on this matter. According to their response, both Harini Amarasuriya and Vijitha Herath were unaware of the creation of these personalized stamps and did not order them. The NPP media division emphasized that the stamps were presented to them by officers of the Postal Department during the event, as a customary gesture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NPP further stated that the stamps featuring their images were simply part of the event&#8217;s proceedings and not an attempt at self-promotion. Personalized stamps are often created for various purposes, including as gifts or keepsakes during official events, and the release of these stamps should be viewed in that context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdslfsFs0xcvz811S6-Gdr2wHY9IlIGpTwnyIYmKFc4D21fzkFnMvycZqA-a3PykBzfMBmWJf1ANihpSg6_IqtiGKgGSqTUe29oN1GtseSRx1gc53wO-sxVovVeEg4I5okDS4WntDGHGOcQ8x39YjBXT-9ngVEC6cPAQDpceWspHsOnzn37BNA?key=KxX14oFmtf5qrNK9Sq3_WeYy\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow us and stay up to date with our latest fact checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/factcrescendosl\/\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/factcrescendosl\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/factcrescendo_sl\/\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMODMpgswyNe-Aw\"><strong>Google News<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@factcrescendosl\"><strong>TikTok<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The claims circulating on social media that Harini Amarasuriya and Vijitha Herath are using stamps to promote themselves are misleading. The stamps in question are personalized stamps, which were presented to them during a public event organized to commemorate World Post Day. These personalized stamps are not part of a political campaign, nor are they being widely circulated. Additionally, anyone can request personalized stamps in Sri Lanka, and this practice is not new or exclusive to NPP politicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n\t\t\t\t\t<html>\n\t\t\t\t\t<head>\n\t\t\t\t\t<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t.container {\n\t\t\t\t\t  border: 2px solid #000;\n\t\t\t\t\t  background-color: #eee;\n\t\t\t\t\t  border-radius: 5px;\n\t\t\t\t\t  padding: 16px;\n\t\t\t\t\t  margin: 16px 0\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\t.container::after {\n\t\t\t\t\t  content: \"\";\n\t\t\t\t\t  clear: both;\n\t\t\t\t\t  display: table;\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\t.container img {\n\t\t\t\t\t  float: left;\n\t\t\t\t\t  margin-right: 20px;\n\t\t\t\t\t  border-radius: 50%;\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\t.container span {\n\t\t\t\t\t  font-size: 20px;\n\t\t\t\t\t  margin-right: 15px;\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\t@media (max-width: 500px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t  .container {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  text-align: center;\n\t\t\t\t\t  }\n\t\t\t\t\t  .container img {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  margin: auto;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  float: none;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  display: block;\n\t\t\t\t\t  }\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/head>\n\t\t\t\t\t<body>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/srilanka.factcrescendo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Misleading.png\" alt=\"Avatar\" style=\"width:120px\">\n\t\t\t\t\t  <p><span>Title:<\/span>Personalized Stamps Featuring NPP Politicians Harini Amarasuriya and Vijitha Herath \u2013 Self-Promotion or Commemorative Souvenirs?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t  <strong>Written By:&nbsp;<a href=\"info@factcrescendo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fact Crescendo Team\n<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t  <p><strong>Result:<\/strong> Misleading<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/body>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/html>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=94771514696&#038;text=Please%20send%20your%20query:%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2481\" src=\"http:\/\/srilanka.factcrescendo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Whats-app-sri-lanka-new.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, the National People&#8217;s Power (NPP) came into power in Sri Lanka, and since then, there has been a surge of misleading social media posts targeting NPP politicians. 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