False Claims of Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race - Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka
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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 this context to debunk these inaccuracies and provide accurate information to the public.
Social Media Posts
Social media posts are circulating a letter allegedly written by Dilith Jayaweera to the executive board of the Sarwajana Balaya movement, stating that he is not willing to contest the upcoming presidential election. The claim suggests that despite being selected as their presidential candidate, Dilith Jayaweera has decided to withdraw.
We decided to do a fact check on this.
Fact-Check Findings:
Verification of the Letter’s Authenticity:
Dilith Jayaweera’s media unit has categorically denied the authenticity of this letter, stating that it is fake and was not written by him.
The content of the letter closely resembles another letter written by MP Dhammika Perera to the SLPP general secretary, where Perera announced his unwillingness to contest in the presidential election. This similarity strongly suggests that the letter attributed to Jayaweera is a fabrication.
No credible mainstream media outlets have reported on this alleged letter or Jayaweera’s withdrawal...
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