NPP draws criticism over Colombo propaganda displays featuring President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
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The National People's Power government has drawn public criticism over cut-outs, banners, and billboards featuring President Anura Kumara Dissanayake installed on electricity poles across Colombo.
Propaganda displays surround the Maligawatte B.T. Sirisena Sports Ground for a national trade union conference on 7 November, themed "Let's Work - Let's Build the Nation, Let's Protect the Power of the Working People."
Critics and social media users noted these wasteful and environmentally damaging practices contradict the government's promises to reform political culture, comparing them to past propaganda under former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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How the story developed
- සිPresident Dissanayake declared the government would hold elections if requested and avoid using repressive laws.
- සිPresident Dissanayake promised increased essential allowances and sought consensus for new security-related draft bills.
- தThis storyThe National People's Power government faced criticism for installing political propaganda displays across Colombo.
