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Claim: Oatmeal is the highest sprayed crop with pesticides, particularly glyphosate !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-12)
Evidence (2021-03-24): Not only that, but non-organic oats contain the highest amount of pesticide residue than any other crop in the U.S., particularly the cancer-causing herbicide glyphosate. In February 2019, a "compelling link" was found between glyphosate and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma [2], and since then, over $10 billion to has been paid out to settle thousands of glyphosate-related cancer lawsuits across the country. The Environmental Working Group tested samples of Quaker Oats products and found that their oats had the most glyphosate per sample, with more than 1,000 ppb in more than 66 percent of the samples. That level of exposure is more than 60 times the safety level set by the Environmental Protection Agency, and that’s just legally speaking. However, legal is not the same as harmless. And unfortunately, more than 200 million pounds of glyphosate is sprayed on crops in the US each year, not just on oats, but on every GMO crop like grain, soy, and corn [3].
Claim: Oatmeal is the highest sprayed crop with pesticides, particularly glyphosate !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-12)
Evidence (2020-02-13): For more than 40 years, U.S. farmers have used glyphosate to kill weeds before planting corn feed for livestock. More recently glyphosate is being used by farmers growing Roundup-Ready GMO crops and as a desiccant, to speed the harvest of grain crops like wheat, oats and barley, as well as edible beans and several other crops. Such "harvest aid" uses of glyphosate involve spraying fields about two weeks prior to harvest. According to a February 2016 study in Environmental Sciences Europe, glyphosate is the most widely used pesticide. Stauffer Chemical Co. first patented glyphosate as a mineral chelator in 1964. Then in 1974, Monsanto introduced this chelator as an herbicide. Conventional farmers spray glyphosate on genetically engineered corn, oats, soybeans and wheat before it is harvested. Consumers also use glyphosate on their lawns and gardeners. [...] Glyphosate is showing up predominately in food made with oats because oats and wheat are sprayed with glyphosate to kill the crop right before harvesting. It is a practice that is not necessary and should be stopped. Companies need to step up and make sure their products are free of glyphosate before they hit store shelves.
Claim: Oatmeal is the highest sprayed crop with pesticides, particularly glyphosate !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-12)
Evidence (2024-10-08): With major food and grain companies cracking down on farmers spraying glyphosate on crops such as wheat, oats, and edible beans prior to harvest, the controversial practice may be phased out completely. In July, Richardson International, Canada’s largest agribusiness, announced that starting next year it would no longer buy oats that had been sprayed with glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup herbicide, before harvest. [...] Today there are residues as consumer advocacy groups have conducted several studies finding high levels of glyphosate in wheat, oat, and bean products. The Environmental Working Group has conducted several studies finding high levels of glyphosate in oat food products like granola, oatmeal, and snack bars. In one study, glyphosate was found in every sample of oat-based cereals and snack products. All but four of the 21 products contained levels of glyphosate higher than what EWG scientists consider protective for children’s health with an adequate margin of safety. More recently EWG commissioned laboratory tests that found glyphosate in more than 80% of non-organic hummus and chickpeas samples. Glyphosate is also used as a drying agent on chickpeas.
Claim: Oatmeal is the highest sprayed crop with pesticides, particularly glyphosate !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-12)
Evidence (2024-08-07): Corn and soybeans are commonly grown using Roundup, but is also used on hundreds of other crops. Glyphosate is sometimes used to dry out oats just prior to harvest. [...] The best way to avoid glyphosate is by knowing which foods contain it. Since oats can be prepared for harvest using the pesticide Roundup, oat cereals were the likely culprit. [...] Signature Kitchens Honey Nut Toasted Oats 762 ppb *These results are consistent with a U.S. Food and Drug Administration study of oatmeal (300 – 1670 ppb of glyphosate).
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-08-11): The letter being circulated on social media, claiming to be from Dilith Jayaweera, is fake. The content appears to have been copied from a legitimate letter by MP Dhammika Perera, and there is no credible evidence supporting the claim that Jayaweera has withdrawn from the presidential race. Social media users are advised to disregard these false claims and rely on verified information from credible sources.
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-08-05): Dilith Jayaweera ‘Sarvajana Balaya’s Presidential candidate Leader of Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP), entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera has been named as the Presidential Candidate of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance. [...] Several key members of ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance including MP Wimal Weerawansa, MP Udaya Gammanpila, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera, MP Gevindu Kumaratunga and several others were present at the occasion.
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-09-08): "ECONOMYNEXT" of 5th July 2024, stated that ‘Businessman Dhammika Perera has said it is up to the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) to decide who its presidential candidate should be and, until such time, he would continue his campaigning. Speaking to reporters at an SLPP event, Perera said 44 percent of the country have yet to decide whom to vote for should decide who the candidate should be. I’m watching and waiting. and "No matter how big anyone talks on stage, no one talks about how to develop the economy. I’m ready for the presidential election, but Sri Lanka’s biggest political party should decide who the candidate should be. Until then I’m doing what needs to be done to win the election, besides that, the biggest thing I have to do is, if I get on stage, I have to talk about developing the economy. I’m formulating that programme now" Your withdrawal from the presidential race, due to personal reasons, has been a significant setback, at this time the nation struggles to come out of the financial crisis and develop Sri Lanka.
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-09-18): Independent candidate President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa will both wrap up their campaigns in Maradana today evening. [...] Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP) candidate businessman Dilith Jayaweera will address supporters in Kottawa, while Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) candidate Namal Rajapaksa will hold his rally in Piliyandala.
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-09-03): Business magnate and Attorney-at-Law Jayaweera said so in response to The Island query during an interview with him last week at Triad Advertising (Pvt.) Ltd., where he acknowledged that the SLPP candidate was eyeing the nationalistic block vote at the expense of his (Jayaweera’s) campaign. [...] Jayaweera, who then wholeheartedly backed Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s successful presidential polls campaign, said that MP Perera’s sudden pullout and Namal Rajapaksa’s entry into the presidential race should be examined against the backdrop of post-‘Aragalaya’ politics. [...] Jayaweera expressed the urgent need to amend existing laws to prevent major political parties fielding proxy candidates. According to him, of the 39 candidates in the fray, there were at least 20 proxies fielded by independent candidate Wickremesinghe and SJB leader Premadasa. Referring to the last Presidential Election conducted in November 2029, Jayaweera said that the situation was equally bad that time, too, with so many proxies.
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-10-08): Dilith warns of irreversible mistake if wrong decision made in upcoming election [...] The presidential candidate of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera urged people to take the correct decisions by looking carefully at all the parties with a correct vision. [...] Jayaweera urged citizens to stay vigilant, saying, "Therefore, we must say to the patriotic people of this country that they should watch cautiously as to what is going to happen. The decision should be made based on that. If not, an irreversible mistake could happen to this country from our generation, in our lifetime."
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-10-08): The presidential candidate of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance Dilith Jayaweera says that all the major candidates running for the office of the Presiden this year do not represent the change demanded by the Sri Lankan people. Joining Ada Derana’s special "Derana 360°" program series for the presidential candidates yesterday (15), Jayaweera said that he is not a person-centered politician. [...] "This is why Dilith Jayaweera stands apart from the rest. He is not a politician driven by personal ambition. Instead, he is driven by the belief that he is here to serve the people based on concepts and compassion that have been lost in politics. His approach is grounded in this belief. A program has been presented, and there is still time to discuss and consider it. Reflect on this for a moment. That is why you and the people of this country should support this vision and embrace this new direction", he stressed.
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-10-08): Dilith Jayaweera accepts invitation for presidential debate [...] The ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ presidential candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera has formally accepted the invitation to take part in the historic debate that the ‘March 12 Movement’ is hoping to organize between six candidates contesting the 2024 Presidential Election. Announcing this decision, Mawbima Janatha Pakshaya (MJP) leader Dilith Jayaweera said:
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-10-04): Dilith Jayaweera is the Next Third Force in Sri Lankan Politics! [...] But now it seems that, Mawbima Janatha Party & "Sarvajan Balaya" Alliance, is creating enough potential and strong representation to replace that political gap. Each & every vote that Dilith Jayaweera received in last presidential election showed that there are some people, still, looking for a change – an alternative- outside this JVP and NPP Movement. [...] For example, Channa Jayasumana and Dilith Jayaweera are addressing two different vote bases! The constituencies represented by Dilum Amunugama and Roshan Ranasinghe are also different! Wimal Weerawansa is doing a different politics than Sarath Amunugama!
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-09-23): Dilith Jayaweera, leader of the Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP) made a notable debut in the 2024 Presidential election, securing sixth place in the national race. Contesting under Sri Lanka Communist Party (SLCP), Jayaweera garnered a total of 122,396 votes across the country. [...] His campaign appears to have struck a chord with the voting public, and as a political newcomer, Jayaweera’s performance was seen as a significant achievement, marking him as a rising figure in the country’s political landscape.
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-10-04): Political career [edit]Dilith Jayaweera played a main role in bolstering Gotabaya Rajapaksa's 2019 Sri Lankan presidential election campaign through multifaceted support and strategic media influence.[11] As the Founder and CEO of Derana, Jayaweera orchestrated a media strategy that significantly amplified Rajapaksa's visibility and message dissemination, providing a powerful platform for Rajapaksa's campaign, reaching diverse audiences across the country.[12] Jayaweera's astute guidance and the network's tailored programming not only showcased Rajapaksa's policies and promises but also shaped public discourse in favour of the candidate. This concerted media backing contributed substantially to Gotabaya Rajapaksa's successful journey to the presidency. [...] - ^ "Dilith Jayaweera named Presidential Candidate of 'Sarvajana Balaya'". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 31 August 2024. - ^ "Dilith Jayaweera places deposits to contest Presidential Election". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-10-04): The emergence of new political figures in Sri Lanka serves as a catalyst for profound discussions about identity, governance, and the nation’s trajectory. A notable figure in this context is Dilith Jayaweera, whose political campaign epitomises a contemporary yet contentious expression of Sri Lankan nationalism. To grasp the significance of his ascent, one must engage deeply with the historical tapestry that has shaped the nation’s political sphere, particularly its intricate ethnic dynamics and enduring socio-economic challenges. [...] The shadow of past political failures looms large over Dilith’s campaign. Political disillusionment has seeped into the electorate, shaped by the rampant corruption and authoritarianism that characterised previous administrations. As Sri Lankans confront the remnants of the Rajapaksa era, the urgency for genuine democratic processes and transparency intensifies. To carve a distinct path, Dilith must commit to accountability and engagement, particularly with the Sri Lankan diaspora, a constituency rich in resources and aspirations to contribute to the nation’s future. [...] As we contemplate the future of Sri Lankan nationalism, it is imperative to scrutinise the historical context in which this movement unfolds. The tumultuous history of ethnic conflict and political upheaval has engendered an environment where the quest for stability frequently overshadows the need for equity. In this light, Dilith Jayaweera’s rise as a political figure embodies both an opportunity and a challenge. His ambition to fill the vacuum left by Mahinda Rajapaksa must be tempered by a nuanced understanding of the lessons history offers.
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-09-09): Sarvajana Balaya’ Presidential Elections candidate Dilith Jayaweera, in an interview with Daily Mirror, outlined his vision for a entrepreneurial Sri Lanka. Jayaweera said that only wealth creation according to a time-bound action plan could salvage the country, but not ad hoc measures.
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-10-06): The first presidential debate was scheduled for 7 September 2024, hosted by the March 12 Movement. Four candidates, Sajith Premadasa, Namal Rajapaksa, Dilith Jayaweera, and P. Ariyanethiran, confirmed their participation. The debate took place at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) and was broadcast live on mainstream television and social media platforms.[115] However, despite initial confirmations, only Dilith Jayaweera attended the debate.[116][117] [...] - ^ "Dilith Jayaweera signs nomination papers for Presidential election". Daily FT. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 15 August 2024. Archived from the original on 15 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024. [...] - ^ "Presidential Candidate Dilith Jayaweera unveils national strategic plan". Ada Derana. 31 August 2024. Archived from the original on 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-05-28): Dilith Jayaweera as the presidential candidate from the new party 'Sarva Jana Balaya'! Homeland News 28th May Dilith jayaweera Credit: Official Facebook page DILITH JAYAWEERA
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-08-13): False Claims of Dilith Jayaweera's Withdrawal from Presidential Race [...] The letter being circulated on social media, claiming to be from Dilith Jayaweera, is fake. The content appears to have been copied from a legitimate letter by MP Dhammika Perera, and there is no credible evidence supporting the claim that Jayaweera has withdrawn from the presidential race. Social media users are advised to disregard these false claims and rely on verified information from credible sources. Title:False Claims of Dilith Jayaweera's Withdrawal from Presidential Race
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-08-10): Did Dilith Jayaweera withdraw from the presidential race? A letter stating that businessman Dilith Jayaweera, leader of Mawbima Janata Party, has claimed to withdraw from contesting in the upcoming presidential election is circulating on social media. [...] Posts on Facebook with captions such as "Dilith Jayaweera out of presidential race" caught the attention of FactSeeker, and proceeded to fact-check the said claim.
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-08-31): Dilith Jayaweera, the "Sarvajana Balaya" presidential candidate and entrepreneur, recently announced his "National Strategic Plan Towards A Happy Nation" as an election platform in Colombo. The ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance presidential candidate and Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP) leader Dilith Jayaweera’s presidential election national strategic plan reveal ceremony began this morning (31), at the Monarch Imperial Hotel in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-08-31): Dilith unveils "National Strategic Plan Towards a Happy Nation" [...] Tweet "Sarvajana Balaya" presidential candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera unveiled his "National Strategic Plan Towards A Happy Nation" as his election manifesto in Colombo on Saturday. The ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance presidential candidate and leader of the Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP) entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera’s presidential election national strategic plan unveiling ceremony had commenced this morning (31), at the Monarch Imperial Hotel in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-08-30): Asset disclosure of all 39 candidates for the Sri Lankan presidential election reveals financial disparities among them, with media mogul Dilith Jayaweera and former law and order minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa declaring the highest monthly incomes
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-10-08): Dilith Jayaweera proposes performance-based incentives for govt. employees [...] The presidential candidate of ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance, Dilith Jayaweera says that the promises made by certain candidates to increase the salaries of the public service are improbable. Speaking at a press conference held today (04), Jayaweera pointed out that what he is proposing is a necessary program to uplift the public servants’ standard of living.
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-08-05): Since January this year, the exit polls had a field day, periodically publishing opinion poll predictions highlighting the voter popularity of the first two candidates who made their intentions for contesting in the Presidential Election very early. In the last six months, there were position changes of the then two leading candidates Sajith Premadasa of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Anura Kumara Dissanayaka of the Jathika Jana Balawegaya (JJB). In the beginning, they said Dissanayaka was ahead and later stated Premadasa overtook the former. Now with Ranil Wickremesinghe’s entry with a bang, the whole scenario has undergone a swift change. However, exit polls are yet to announce their predictions after Wickremesinghe’s official entry. Ranil Wickremesinghe announced his candidature for the Presidential Election slated for 21 September making it a four-cornered contest. Three other leading candidates are Sajith Premadasa, Anura Kumara Dissanayaka and Dhammika Perera, the most likely candidate of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP). Although a host of other candidates including Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka and Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe are already in the arena and Dilith Jayaweera and a few others to join the race, the main contest is likely to be between the above four candidates.
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2015-05-26): Dilith Jayaweera, Managing Director of Triad Advertising, and an individual who has been at the centre of controversy during the past decade or so from time to time, spoke to the Dailymirror on many issues relating to him and his relationship with the former regime Mr. Jayaweera how badly do you miss the Rajapaksas? [...] But how is Dilith Jayaweera, this local businessmen, at the centre of all things controversial always?
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-09-21): Sarvajana Balaya presidential candidate Dilith Jayaweera has cast his vote in the 2024 presidential election a short while ago today (21). Presidential election 2024: Dilith Jayaweera casts his vote 21 Sep 2024
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2024-09-04): Jayaweera, who then wholeheartedly backed Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s successful presidential polls campaign, said that MP Perera’s sudden pullout and Namal Rajapaksa’s entry into the presidential race should be examined against the backdrop of post-‘Aragalaya’ politics. Responding to the query whether Jayaweera felt that MP Perera quit the contest in line with the strategy pursued by the Basil-Namal duo, the MJP leader said that wasn’t the case. "I believe MP Perera realized that he is going to suffer a devastating defeat. His friends and relatives, too, appeared to have advised him against going ahead with risky political adventures. MP Perera got lost in politics and suffered the consequences." [...] Jayaweera expressed the urgent need to amend existing laws to prevent major political parties fielding proxy candidates. According to him, of the 39 candidates in the fray, there were at least 20 proxies fielded by independent candidate Wickremesinghe and SJB leader Premadasa. Referring to the last Presidential Election conducted in November 2029, Jayaweera said that the situation was equally bad that time, too, with so many proxies.
Claim: Dilith Jayaweera’s Withdrawal from Presidential Race !! (Social Media Users, 2024-08-11)
Evidence (2023-09-11): It is reported that Mr. Dilith Jayaweera, a well-known businessman, has been given the leadership of Mawbima Janata Party. [...] Political sources have stated that Mr. Dilith Jayaweera’s aim is to run for the next presidential election.