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Claim: “Sarwajana Balaya Movement” Has Decided To Support National People’s Power (NPP) (Social Media Users, 2024-06-14)
Evidence (2024-06-02): That Range Bandara displayed the least political acumen, unlike almost all his predecessors, as the General Secretary of the UNP, is one thing. What was worse was that his remarks became the rallying point for opposition political parties. National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, identified as a formidable presidential candidate, said that Range Bandara’s move was confirmation that UNP leader Wickremesinghe feared defeat at the polls. Speaking on behalf of another formidable candidate, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa, was G.L. Peiris. He told a news conference that neither Parliament nor the President could postpone the presidential election. He argued that the sovereignty of the State is with the people in accordance with the Constitution. [...] Weerawansa’s NFF is among seven political groups that have formed the Sarvajana Balaya. Others include publisher and businessman Dilith Jayaweera’s Mawbima Janatha Party, Udaya Gammanpila’s Pivithuru Hela Urumaya, the Communist Party, Vasudeva Nanayakkara’s Democratic Left Front and Gevindu Kumaratunga’s Yuthukama National Organisation. Also associated with the grouping is Sarath N. Silva, a onetime chief justice. The reason to form a Sarvajana Balaya ? Udaya Gammanpila told the Sunday Times that was prompted by what has been repeatedly highlighted in recent surveys. Some 24 percent of the voters, according to these surveys, have still not made up their mind on whom to cast their vote. They had earlier voted for Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Hence, he said, the Sarvajana Balaya believed they could tap those votes.
Claim: “Sarwajana Balaya Movement” Has Decided To Support National People’s Power (NPP) (Social Media Users, 2024-06-14)
Evidence (2024-06-26): In the present day, policy convergence on liberal economics and identity-based power sharing has created a space for fringe politics appealing to the extremes and alternatives. The emergence of the Sarvajana Balaya as a new political alliance tries to capture this politically attractive radical conservative space. The Sarvajana Balaya held its inaugural rally on 18 June at Nugegoda, where Mahinda Rajapaksa’s relaunch on the platform of Mahinda Sulanga was held in 2015. It was attended by MPs Wimal Weerawansa (Jathika Nidahas Peramuna), Udaya Gammanpila (Pivithuru Hela Urumaya), Gevindu Kumaratunga (Yuthukama Organisation), and Dilith Jayaweera (Mawbima Janatha Party), and the Communist Party, among some others. [...] Meanwhile, the addition of businessman Dilith Jayaweera as the apparent leader of the Sarvajana Balaya (looking at the order of speeches at the rally), ahead of senior and ambitious politicians such as Wimal Weerawansa, is interesting. As much as Dilith Jayaweera was an insider in the Rajapaksa electoral machine, he is running his campaign as someone who is compelled to do politics because the Gotabaya Rajapaksa presidency he supported has failed in its mandate. In this way, Sarvajana Balaya tries to appeal to the Rajapaksa voter base while trying to look fresh.
Claim: “Sarwajana Balaya Movement” Has Decided To Support National People’s Power (NPP) (Social Media Users, 2024-06-14)
Evidence (2024-08-18): National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaged in religious activities on Friday and visited the Chief Prelates of Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters to obtain blessings. [...] Sarwa Jana Balaya Presidential candidate Dilith Jayaweera held his maiden rally yesterday in Jaffna.
Claim: “Sarwajana Balaya Movement” Has Decided To Support National People’s Power (NPP) (Social Media Users, 2024-06-14)
Evidence (2024-10-08): The presidential candidate of the Sarvajana Balaya alliance, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera, announced plans to write off interest on loans obtained by women from microfinance institutions. MORE.. [...] The presidential candidate of the Sarvajana Balaya alliance, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera urged voters to make use of this opportunity to bring about the change desired by the people. MORE.. [...] The presidential candidate of the Sarvajana Balaya alliance, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera, says that they have planned to implement a new program called Hithe Haiya instead of the various welfare schemes that have been provided to the people thus far. MORE..
Claim: “Sarwajana Balaya Movement” Has Decided To Support National People’s Power (NPP) (Social Media Users, 2024-06-14)
Evidence (2024-09-15): The NPP has traditionally opposed IMF programs. Its recent embrace of the current program, though negotiating its terms, is a turning point. There have also been pragmatic concessions from the leadership of the NPP, as captured during the more recent visit to India, where it expressed alignment with foreign in- vestment interests despite earlier opposition. Its current platform advocates for a statedirected mixed economy, and such is reﬂected in its privatisation policy of only certain stateowned enterprises. [...] Leaving aside the parties listed above, small new parties such as the Sarvajana Balaya and People’s Struggle Alliance, though unlikely to secure any sizeable chunk of votes, nonethe- less have potential for a very strong ideological impact in the postelection scenario since they advocate alternatives to the emergent consensus among three leading contenders. The Sarvajana Balaya’s presidential candidate, Dilith Jayaweera, represents economic nationalism and opposes power sharing. The
Claim: “Sarwajana Balaya Movement” Has Decided To Support National People’s Power (NPP) (Social Media Users, 2024-06-14)
Evidence (2024-08-04): However, some of the attendees at the meeting last Monday had been first timers to attend an SLPP Politburo meeting, according to some of the SLPP dissidents. Among the newcomers had been the daughter of a former SLPP Local Government member from the Gampaha District, several social media activists, and a lawyer affiliated to a member of the Sarvajana Balaya. [...] The de Silva faction last Wednesday announced its support for President Wickremesinghe following a meeting of the SLFP Central Committee. Jayasekara, who is also a General Secretary of the SLFP, however claimed that the decision to support the President had been reached at an illegally convened meeting of the Central Committee and was therefore not valid. Meanwhile, JVP and National People’s Power (NPP) Leader AKD has decided to close the doors of his party to political pole-vaulters.
Claim: “Sarwajana Balaya Movement” Has Decided To Support National People’s Power (NPP) (Social Media Users, 2024-06-14)
Evidence (2024-08-19): Hettiarachchi said the March 12 Movement had already invited President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa, National People’s Power (NPP) leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) candidate Namal Rajapaksa, Sarwa Jana Balaya candidate Dilith Jayaweera and common Tamil candidate P. Ariyanethran.
Claim: “Sarwajana Balaya Movement” Has Decided To Support National People’s Power (NPP) (Social Media Users, 2024-06-14)
Evidence (2024-10-06): - ^ "SLFP Decides To Back Ranil For President". Newsfirst. 31 July 2024. Archived from the original on 11 August 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024. [...] - ^ "Kandura Janata Peramuna decides to support Sajith! Radhakrishnan tells in Nuwara Eliya! Join SJB alliance on the 8th!". Mawrata News. 4 August 2024. Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024. [...] - ^ "Sarvajana Balaya to hold first political rally in Nugegoda today". www.ft.lk. Archived from the original on 19 September 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
Claim: “Sarwajana Balaya Movement” Has Decided To Support National People’s Power (NPP) (Social Media Users, 2024-06-14)
Evidence (2024-10-08): The chaos of this conjuncture, perhaps also of the political expression of Sinhala Buddhist nationalism, is captured in the amalgam that is the Sarvajana Balaya (SB–‘Universal Force’). In this alliance are those betting the other way from Champika Ranawaka on Sinhala ethnonationalism – Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila, Channa Jayasumana and Gevindu Cumaratunga; the dregs of the parliamentary Left – the Communist Party and the Democratic Left Front; and arriviste capitalists Dilith Jayaweera and Anuradha Yahampath. These three groups were part of Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s regime: the first, because they saw him as the saviour of the Sinhala nation; the second, because they considered economic nationalism as anti-imperialism; the third, because he was not a traditional politician and promised to take counsel from professionals, technocrats, and entrepreneurs. Each of these groups were attached to successive Rajapaksa regimes. They then fell out with Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the onset of the crisis, conveniently absolving themselves of collective responsibility. In their new platform, the ‘entrepreneurial state’ for "innovation-led growth", has been added to the stock-in-trade of Sinhala racism masked as patriotism.
Claim: “Sarwajana Balaya Movement” Has Decided To Support National People’s Power (NPP) (Social Media Users, 2024-06-14)
Evidence (2024-06-08): Now that I am about it, a little more politics. I was, I think, the first person who more than a year ago said very firmly that the presidential election would come down to a race between RW and Anura; and it has. Sajith is wailing in the wilderness and the SLFP and SLPP are weighing the prospects of whether to line-up in the RW or Anura camps. Neither SLFP nor SLPP dare put forward a candidate of their own for fear of being wiped out and polling a minuscule number of votes. It seems increasingly likely that both will plonk into the RW camp. Buffalo Lal Kantha’s pronouncements have made this more likely. He has in addition claimed that only the JVP and the Udaya Gammanpila party took a stand against the Tamils, opposed any form devolution and supported the military in the war against the Tigers. The import of his words is this. The JVP-NPP is going to be identified at the polls as a Sinhala party and this will have consequences. Will it draw the already radicalised Sinhala-Buddhist youth in larger numbers into the JVP camp or will it damage the JVP’s image? Time will show. [...] A racist alliance called the Sarvajana Balaya has, in the meantime, raised its head, led by Weerawansa and Gamanpilla. It has attracted bankrupt ex-leftists of the Communist Party and aging Vasudeva. This too will play right into RW’S hand.
Claim: Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-06-08)
Evidence (2024-06-08): The claim that Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world without rivers is incorrect. There are numerous other countries and territories without permanent rivers. While Saudi Arabia does not have any permanent rivers, it shares this characteristic with many other regions across the globe.
Claim: Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-06-08)
Evidence (2024-06-12): List of countries without rivers [...] The Arabian Peninsula is the largest subregion in the world without any permanent natural river. Countries in this subregion have wadis instead. [...] :|author= has generic name (help) ("The Kingdom has no rivers, lakes or any permanent body of standing water..."). - ^ Lal, Brij V.; Fortune, Kate (2000), The Pacific Islands: An Encyclopedia, vol. 1, University of Hawaii Press, p. 582, ISBN 978-0-8248-2265-1.
Claim: Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-06-08)
Evidence (2023-04-13): There are 17 countries without rivers running within them. [...] The largest country without a river is Saudi Arabia with a land area of 830,000 sq. miles (2,149,690 sq km) of which 95% is desert. The average temperature in the summer months hovers around 113°F (45°C), and many parts of the country have not received any rainfall for several years. All water collected is stored in underground aquifers. Saudi Arabia meets its drinking water requirements from the following sources: [...] The list of countries without rivers:
Claim: Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-06-08)
Evidence (2024-07-25): List of countries without rivers This is a list of countries that do not have any rivers. [...] :|author= has generic name (help) ("The Kingdom has no rivers, lakes or any permanent body of standing water..."). - ↑ "Tuvalu", The World Factbook, Central Intelligence Agency, May 26, 2011, archived from the original on July 1, 2016, retrieved June 27, 2011.
Claim: Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-06-08)
Evidence (2023-06-22): The correct answer is Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia does NOT have a single river, flowing within its boundaries. Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world with no rivers at 830,000 square miles. There are no rivers or lakes or areas of abundant natural vegetation because rainfall is scant to non-existent.Does Vatican City have no river? [...] Saudi Arabia is a desert country with no permanent rivers or lakes and very little rainfall.What is the largest country without a lake? Land of No LakesAlthough many of these countries do have streams and seasonal bodies of water, they do not have permanent lakes and rivers. Saudi Arabia, the world's largest country without a lake or river, is known as the "land of no rivers." For a country so large, this may be surprising.
Claim: Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-06-08)
Evidence (2024-09-14): Did you know that there are countries without rivers? This article explores how these nations, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and others, meet their water needs through innovative solutions like desalination, groundwater management, and rainwater harvesting. [...] Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia lacks permanent rivers due to its geographical and climatic conditions, primarily the scarcity of rainfall. As a predominantly desert region, Saudi Arabia experiences an extremely hot and dry climate, resulting in minimal rainfall. Approximately 95% of the country is desert. Rainfall in Saudi Arabia is generally scarce, with an average annual precipitation of less than 100 millimetres. This lack of rainfall prevents the formation of water streams. Even when it does rain, the water evaporates within hours. Saudi Arabia primarily relies on groundwater and desalination (the process of removing salt from seawater) to meet its water needs. By converting seawater into potable water, they fulfill the water requirements of their population. Saudi Arabia does have temporary water streams known as "wadis." These wadis flow only during the rainy season and dry up within a short period after the rains subside. [...] Qatar: This small but wealthy nation on the Arabian Peninsula lacks rivers. The country's water supply comes almost entirely from desalination plants, which provide over 99% of its drinking water. Qatar has one of the highest per capita water consumption rates globally. To promote water conservation, the government conducts frequent awareness programs for its citizens and encourages investments in water-saving technologies.
Claim: Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-06-08)
Evidence (2024-10-08): Saudi Arabia's geography is dominated by the Arabian Desert, associated semi-desert, shrubland, steppes, several mountain ranges, volcanic lava fields and highlands. The 647500 km2 (250001 sq mi) Rub' al Khali ("Empty Quarter") in the southeastern part of the country is the world's largest contiguous sand desert.[140][141] Though there are lakes in the country, Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world by area with no permanent rivers. Wadis, non-permanent rivers, however, are very numerous throughout the kingdom. The fertile areas are to be found in the alluvial deposits in wadis, basins, and oases.[140] There are approximately 1,300 islands in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf.[142]
Claim: Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-06-08)
Evidence (1999-01-01): The correct answer is Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia does NOT have a single river, flowing within its boundaries. Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world with no rivers at 830,000 square miles. There are no rivers or lakes or areas of abundant natural vegetation because rainfall is scant to non-existent.Does Vatican City have no river? [...] Land of No LakesSaudi Arabia, the world's largest country without a lake or river, is known as the "land of no rivers." For a country so large, this may be surprising. [...] Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world with no rivers at 830,000 square miles.What country has the most rivers?
Claim: Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-06-08)
Evidence (2024-01-15): In the heart of the Arabian Peninsula lies the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a country known for its vast deserts and rich cultural heritage. While it may lack rivers flowing through its land, it is home to the stunning Red Sea coastline, with its crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life. Visitors can explore the underwater world through activities such as snorkeling and diving, or simply relax on the pristine beaches and soak up the sun.Heading towards the African continent, we find the landlocked country of Lesotho. Despite its lack of rivers, Lesotho is a nature lover's paradise, with its breathtaking mountain landscapes and rugged terrain. The Sehlabathebe National Park offers stunning hiking trails, where visitors can marvel at the dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and unique flora and fauna. In addition, the country is known for its traditional Basotho culture, with vibrant festivals and traditional music and dance showcasing the rich heritage of its people. [...] Tuvalu, a tiny island nation in the Pacific Ocean, is another country without rivers. This tropical paradise captivates travelers with its pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and a diverse marine life that promises an unforgettable underwater adventure. [...] Kiribati, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, is the last on our list of countries without rivers. Its coral atolls, lagoons, and vibrant marine life are enough to enrapture any visitor.
Claim: Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-06-08)
Evidence (2023-06-13): "Which country has no rivers?" you may wonder. Surprisingly, there are several, including Saudi Arabia, Libya, and the Vatican City. But how do these nations thrive without this vital resource? [...] Saudi Arabia, characterized by its vast desert landscapes and arid climate, is the largest country in the world without a river. [...] There are about 27 countries globally that lack rivers, including notable ones like Saudi Arabia, Libya, and the Maldives.
Claim: Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-06-08)
Evidence (2021-09-22): There are a number of countries on this list that do not have rivers due to their climate. Nations that are primarily desert, or which have particularly arid climates, tend not to have rivers, or are unable to sustain permanent rivers year round. Of these, Saudi Arabia is by far the largest in terms of area. Since Saudi Arabia is a sandy, dry and hot place, it is simply too arid and too warm for much rainfall, and that which does land, is immediately absorbed or evaporated in the heat. No rivers or major bodies of water exist here, aside from Oases, which do pop up across the desert sand dunes. Through these, and desalination plants which remove salt from saline water sources, the country has been able to sustain its population. [...] Other such desert or dry climate countries without rivers include Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirate, and Yemen. In addition to these, Djibouti has no proper rivers, due mainly to its climate, and only has intermittent, seasonal small creeks which run through the mountains during the rainy seasons.
Claim: Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-06-08)
Evidence (2023-04-18): Allah has blessed Saudi Arabia with plenty of mineral resources but ever wondered why there are no rivers here? Its a 4,000 years old story. [...] But why there is no river in Saudi Arabia? Keep in mind that Prophet Ismail عليه السلام and Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام are among the forefathers of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. [...] Why does Saudi Arabia have no rivers?
Claim: Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-06-08)
Evidence (2023-04-28): There are 19 countries around the world with no rivers in them. Most of the larger ones are in the Middle East, but a few are found in other locations like Europe or Pacific Islands. [...] Asia has 8 countries with no rivers and almost all are located on the Arabian Peninsula. The one exception is Maldives, which is a chain of islands in the Indian Ocean. [...] Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world with no rivers at 830,000 square miles. Or put another way, it’s slightly more than 3 times the size of the state of Texas!
Claim: Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-06-08)
Evidence (2018-12-03): Are There Any Rivers In Saudi Arabia? The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a nation in the Middle East or the western edge of the continent of Asia and spans an area of 830,000 square miles. Saudi Arabia is the 2nd largest country in the Arab world, the 5th largest in Asia, and the 12th largest in the world. It is the only nation with a coastline along the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf with most of its terrain being composed of barren desert, lowlands, and mountains. Saudi Arabia has the largest economy in the Middle East, and as of 2018, it was the 18th largest economy globally. Saudi Arabia has no permanent rivers within its border. It is one of the 17 countries in the world without rivers.
Claim: Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-06-08)
Evidence (2021-08-01): Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world without a river; extensive coastlines on the Persian Gulf and Red Sea allow for considerable shipping (especially of crude oil) through the Persian Gulf and Suez Canal [...] Environment - current issues desertification; depletion of underground water resources; the lack of perennial rivers or permanent water bodies has prompted the development of extensive seawater desalination facilities; coastal pollution from oil spills; air pollution; waste management
Claim: Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-06-08)
Evidence (2019-04-16): Which Countries Don't Have Rivers? There are 19 countries that do not have a river flowing within them. [...] Saudi Arabia is the biggest sovereign nation in the Middle East and the fifth largest Asian state. It is the biggest nation in the world without a river. It is also the only country with both the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea coasts. A considerable part of Saudi Arabia is made up of mountains, lowlands, and arid desert. Even though Saudi Arabia does not have permanent rivers, it has several wadis. Wadis are intermittently or permanently dry river beds. The supply of water in the country is characterized by a crucial investment in water distribution, seawater desalination and wastewater and sewerage treatment.
Claim: Saudi Arabia Is The Only Country Without Rivers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-06-08)
Evidence (2022-08-16): A post is being shared on social media claiming that Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world that does not have a river flowing within it. Let’s verify the claim made in the post. Claim: Saudi Arabia is the only country not having a permanent river flowing within it. Fact: A significant number of desert countries including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Libya, Yemen and a few very small islands and states like the Bahamas, Malta and Monaco do not have permanent rivers flowing within them. Saudi Arabia is not the only country that does not have a permanent river. Hence, the claim made in the post is MISLEADING.