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Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-08-09): National Digitisation policy of the future Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Government was unveiled by the Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa accompanied by Parliamentarians Eran Wickramaratne and Professor G.L. Peiris with the participation of host of academia in the relevant sphere of Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence. The launching of digital policy for Sri Lanka by the future SJB Government was launched at the Lakshman Kadirgamar institute in Colombo on Wednesday under the leadership of the Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa. [...] For this, we are focusing on the development of human resources as the basic need. Sri Lanka’s geographical location and human resources are advantageous for this. Earlier, literacy was measured by being able to write and sign one’s name. Wickramaratne emphasised that since it is now measured on digital literacy, raising all citizens to that position is the basic priority of the policy of the future Sajith Premadasa Government.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-08-29): The Samagi Jana Sandhanaya (SJB) has officially launched its election manifesto, marking a pivotal moment in Sri Lanka’s political landscape. The manifesto, unveiled in Kandy by Opposition Leader and Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa, is titled ‘A Win for All’ and promises to bring about significant changes if the SJB is elected in the 2024 Presidential Election. This document has already captured the attention of political analysts and the general public, setting the stage for what could be a highly competitive election. [...] Sajith Premadasa is a well-known figure in Sri Lankan politics, having served in various capacities over the years. As the son of former President Ranasinghe Premadasa, Sajith has inherited a political legacy that carries significant weight. He has served as the Opposition Leader since 2020 and is the current Presidential candidate for the SJB. His leadership is characterized by a focus on social justice, economic development, and national unity, themes that are central to the SJB’s newly released manifesto. [...] Sajith Premadasa’s leadership style is characterized by a hands-on approach and a deep commitment to the welfare of the people. His vision for Sri Lanka is reflected in the SJB manifesto, which promises to bring about meaningful change. Premadasa’s leadership is seen as a key factor in the SJB’s campaign, as he is widely regarded as a leader who can unite the country and steer it towards a brighter future.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-10-07): The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB; Sinhala: සමගි ජන බලවේගය, romanized: Samagi Jana Balavēgaya, Tamil: ஐக்கிய மக்கள் சக்தி, romanized: Aikkiya Makkaḷ Cakti, English: United People's Power) is a political alliance[3][4] led by Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa.[5][6][7] It is the largest opposition coalition in the Parliament of Sri Lanka since 2020. [...] - ^ "Sajith's new alliance to be named 'Samagi Jana Balawegaya'". english.newstube.lk. Archived from the original on 16 February 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2020. [...] - ^ "Sajith confirmed as Samagi Jana Sandanaya's common Presidential candidate | Daily FT". www.ft.lk. Archived from the original on 17 May 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-09-05): COLOMBO (News 1st); Sajith Premadasa, the presidential candidate for the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has emphasized the need for urgent structural reforms to address the complex and deeply rooted challenges facing Sri Lanka. Premadasa asserted that the SJB is the only political team with a clear plan and the political will to deliver the necessary reforms. [...] He presented a comprehensive blueprint outlining how the SJB intends to achieve these goals, emphasizing the party’s commitment to technological advancement and rational decision-making, particularly within the business community.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2023-02-15): The main Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday unveiled its enhanced economic blueprint for a Sri Lanka with good governance and inclusive prosperity. Addressing a gathering of diplomats and members of the business community, Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa, said the country is currently trapped in a stagnant mud pool, and the SJB is the only party that offers a workable solution to alleviate the sufferings of its 22 million citizens. [...] The SJB Leader said that Sri Lanka is experiencing a wind of change and it is imperative that realities are considered and captured in a comprehensive plan to tackle the national issue.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-03-04): The Main Opposition: Samagi Jana Balawegaya The country’s main opposition party, the Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB), performed modestly at general elections in 2020, gaining 23.92 percent of the vote. Its leader, Sajith Premadasa, once an ally of Wickremesinghe, has become a fierce critic of his government. [...] Complicating matters further, the party has invited to its fold several individuals who were associated with the previous Gotabaya Rajapaksa government and his Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party. These include ex-military officials. The SJB itself is chaired by a former Army commander, Sarath Fonseka. The inclusion of ex-SLPP stalwarts has driven a wedge between Fonseka and Sajith Premadasa, to a point where Fonseka is now touting himself as a presidential candidate in his own right.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-08-26): COLOMBO (News 1st); Sajith Premadasa, the presidential candidate of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), declared that the opposition party has successfully implemented programs worth over a billion rupees, marking a historic first in Sri Lankan politics.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-08-29): Colombo, August 29 (Daily mirror) -The Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) presidential candidate and opposition leader, Sajith Premadasa, has launched his presidential election manifesto today.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-09-04): The main Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) unveiled its enhanced economic blueprint for a Sri Lanka with good governance and inclusive prosperity at an event held in Colombo under the leadership of SJB Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa. Download SJB Economic Blue Print 3.0 👇
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-05-17): A recent report by the English daily newspaper Daily Mirror has stirred up discussions regarding the stance of Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka, on the operation of liquor shops and taverns. The report suggests that a future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops and taverns, with exceptions made only for those contributing to tourism. [...] While the initial newspaper report suggested a blanket closure of all liquor shops and taverns under a potential SJB government, this clearly misrepresented facts. Premadasa's statements and actions indicate a more targeted approach, focusing on canceling licenses issued without due process and those posing risks to sensitive areas. [...] While it's clear that Sajith Premadasa and the SJB are advocating for stricter regulations on liquor licenses and a crackdown on irresponsible practices in the alcohol industry, the assertion that all liquor shops and taverns will be closed under their government is misleading. Sajith stresses that he would take steps to cancel liquor licenses issued as bribes if he came to power, but he never mentions a total ban on all liquor stores.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-05-17): A future Government of the incumbent main Parliamentary Opposition, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), will suspend all the newly-issued liquor licences but will not hold issuing licences completely as claimed by the media, said the SJB National Organiser and Parliamentarian Tissa Attanayake. [...] He also noted that many who receive these licences would sell them to a third party, and that therefore, this would not have any positive impact on the country’s economy at all. He also said that a future SJB Government would streamline the liquor licence issuing process and issue licences only according to the existing laws. [...] He made these remarks in the midst of certain media reports being circulated that the SJB is going to close down liquor shops in the future. However, SJB and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that all the controversial licences issued for wine stores and liquor outlets recently, will be cancelled under a SJB-led Government. Stating that there is a need for a temperance movement in the country, he said that liquor licences will only be issued in a systematic manner, focused on the development of the tourism sector.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-10-08): An electoral alliance between the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) is now going to be a non-event, with each of them planning for different strategies to contest the upcoming General Elections, Daily Mirror learns.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-09-07): The other issue is that Sridharan has obtained a liquor license from Ranil’s government. Some members of the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) who support the Tamil common candidate received licenses from Ranil’s government. Sumanthiran and other Tamil leaders are threatening to expose them, so they are hiding, also they hide fearing that Ranil might expose them if they support Sajith. After Ranil became president, the international community thought he would unite the United National Party (UNP) and bring the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) under his control. They even supported Ranil’s economic plans with assistance from the IMF for this purpose. However, Sajith skillfully managed to keep the SJB and the Samagi Jana Sandhanaya national parties under his leadership. After that, the international community started losing hope in Ranil. At the time, Ranil himself was spreading news in the media about his possible collaboration with Sajith, where Ranil would become the presidential candidate, and Sajith the prime minister, which was an effort to draw the attention of foreign nations as they distanced themselves from him. The international community eventually abandoned Ranil due to his undemocratic actions and his disregard for court rulings. However, they watched closely to see who would take the lead between Ranil and Sajith during the presidential election. This was because Ranil and his advisors had convinced the international community that Ranil had a ‘silent vote,’ which would come out as soon as the election was announced, potentially splitting the SJB into two or three factions.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-08-15): The right to vote is a fundamental aspect of democracy, and Sri Lankans are free to choose their leaders. Yet, the rational choice for many would be between Sajith Premadasa of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Anura Dissanayake of the National People’s Power (NPP). These two candidates have not had the opportunity to rule the country as leaders for an extended period, making them relatively untainted by the long-term political mismanagement that has plagued Sri Lanka.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-09-15): Sajith says unfazed by challengers, focused on rebuilding country By Prasanna Sanjeewa Tennakoon With just one week to go before the 2024 presidential election, candidates are making their final pitches to voters as they vie for the opportunity to govern Sri Lanka for the next five years. The Sunday Times sister paper Irida Lankadeepa sat down with Opposition Leader and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) [...] [...] By Chandani Kirinde The three main contenders in the September 21 presidential election—Independent candidate President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Leader of the Opposition and SJB Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa, and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake—are senior parliamentarians and have in their teams both experienced politicians as well [...]
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2020-10-25): The voting pattern laid bare the first crack within the Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) led by Sajith Premadasa. He was outraged by Anuradhapura parliamentarian Ishak Rahman, who came first in the Anuradhapura district, at the August parliamentary elections. "Ombawa mama Anuradhapurata avilla dana gassanawa or I will come to Anuradhapura and make you kneel," he warned angrily. He charged that he had crossed the red line. Rahman hit back by saying "I am not a member of your party. You did not even help me when I was contesting." [...] SJB General Secretary Ranjit Madduma Bandara issued a statement after a meeting chaired by Premadasa on Friday. It said, "The MPs of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) held a special meeting on October 23, 2020. The meeting was held at Committee room 02 in Parliament. In the meeting following decisions were taken. The Samgi Jana Balavegaya Parliamentary MPs unanimously decided to vote against the 20th Amendment. This decision was taken according to three line whip notice (unchangeable decision) therefore at the meeting the SJB parliamentary group decided to take special disciplinary action against the MPs who acted against the decision taken by the parliamentary group by voting in favour of the 20th Amendment.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-10-08): -Written by an Institutional Writer (Lanka-e-News -17.Sep.2024, 11.20 pm) The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), led by Sajith Premadasa, who claimed to have sworn to Cardinal Ranjith that he would ensure justice for the Easter Sunday attacks and even presented a plan,... Read more >> [...] -By A Staff Writer (Lanka-e-News -06.Sep.2024, 10.30 pm) Today in Colombo, Sajith Premadasa, leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), had a notable conversation with a diplomat, where he acknowledged the growing momentum of the National People's Power... Read more >> [...] -By A Staff Writer (Lanka-e-News -10.Aug.2024, 11.30 pm) In a controversial move, Sajith Premadasa, leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party, has reportedly turned his back on a key loyalist, Hirunika Premachandra, in a bid to secure media support for his.... Read more >>
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-05-02): Promising a sustainable solution to the issues faced by the non-Sinhalese communities, with the support of the Sinhalese community, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that a future Government led by them would be committed to implementing the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. [...] Refuting recently circulated reports that SJB Parliamentarians have facilitated certain individuals to obtain new liquor licences, he said that all liquor licences that have been issued illegally or improperly for political gain throughout the past would be revoked under a SJB Government. If there will be any objections to the programme, he said that the relevant revocations would be done in accordance with the Parliamentary rules and regulations. He further spoke about an alleged ongoing land racket in several Provinces, condemning the politicians involved in such illegal activities. "Today, a large-scale land robbery is taking place across many parts of our country," he said, emphasising that certain politicians are misusing their power by distributing large plots of land to their allies. "These corrupt individuals are handing out 10, 20, 50, even 100 acres to their close associates, while honest people are left without land". He reassured those affected by the alleged irregularities that justice would be served.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-05-16): Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa says the controversial licences issued for wine stores and liquor outlets recently will be cancelled under a Samagi Jana Balawegaya -led government. MP Sajith Premadasa stressing the need for a temperance movement in the country, said that liquor licences will only be issued in a systematic manner, focused on the development of the tourism sector.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-09-21): He faces challenges from Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna party (JVP) and Sajith Premadasa of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya party (SJB). [...] Sajith Premadasa is another major candidate in the fray. He founded the populist Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) after breaking away from Wikremesinghe's UNP. Premadasa, son of former President Ranasinghe Premadasa, is also the current leader of opposition in Sri Lanka's parliament.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
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Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2022-05-16): Sri Lanka's main Opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) on Monday said it would offer conditional support to the interim all-party government headed by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to help tackle the country's crippling economic and political crisis. [...] "As a responsible political party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya believes saving the country from the current crisis is of the utmost importance," the SJB said in a statement. [...] State Election Results "As a responsible political party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya believes saving the country from the current crisis is of the utmost importance," the SJB said in a statement.
Claim: Future government led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would close down all liquor shops-Sajith (Daily Mirror, 2024-05-16)
Evidence (2024-05-16): May 16 - Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa vowed to scrap liquor permits issued recently as inducements under the current government when he gets into power in the future.
Claim: Janitha Perera has become the Miss Australia for Miss Universe 2022 (Social Media users, 2022-05-31)
Evidence (2022-05-31): According to our investigation, it's clear that Janitha Perera has not become Miss Universe Australia -2022 so far. She was only selected to contest for Miss Universe Australia -2022 national finals which would be held September 2022. Like Janitha many other contestants were also selected from other Australian states, all of whom will be vying for the top spot in grand finals in September 2022.
Claim: Janitha Perera has become the Miss Australia for Miss Universe 2022 (Social Media users, 2022-05-31)
Evidence (2024-05-19): Today we are catching up with Janitha Perera of South Australia, one of the 27 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2022. So Janitha, why don’t you tell us a little about yourself? [...] A Miss Universe Australia is authentically confident. She is able to take on challenges with ease and, in turn, inspires other women around her to do the same. She knows herself and understands that her differences are what make her stronger.
Claim: Janitha Perera has become the Miss Australia for Miss Universe 2022 (Social Media users, 2022-05-31)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Miss Universe Australia is the official preliminary to Miss Universe. Each year, the Miss Universe Australia program sees 130 of the country’s most inspirational and beautifully confident young women participate in an incredible self-development program like no other. Emerging with confidence, pride, friendships and networks, past participants have gone on to use their platforms to advocate for important world issues and build successful careers. Miss Universe Australia provides the country’s most ambitious, educated and beautifully confident young women a platform for advocacy and growth, and a chance at the Miss Universe Australia title. This self-development program offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences and opportunities, with past titleholders going on to achieve roles including E! News Presenter, Channel 7 Olympics commentary host, paediatric doctor at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Channel 10 national news anchor, published author, and United Nations Ambassador. Every year, one finalist is crowned Miss Universe Australia and goes on to proudly represent their country on the International Miss Universe Stage. In addition to the lifelong friendships and newfound confidence gained throughout the program, past finalists have received incredible prizes, including an apartment for their reign, paid ambassadorships with global brands, a $20,000 ‘NSR Hire’ business and education grant, a car for the duration of their reign, and much more.
Claim: Janitha Perera has become the Miss Australia for Miss Universe 2022 (Social Media users, 2022-05-31)
Evidence (2022-09-12): The coronation night of Miss Universe Australia 2022 was held on Friday, 9th September 2022 at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast, Queensland where Monique Riley of New South Wales was crowned as the new queen. Riley will now represent Australia at Miss Universe 2022. [...] This year's glittering event was the first live national final for Miss Universe Australia since 2019. Riley succeeds and was crowned by Miss Universe Australia 2021 Daria Varlamova. Australia has won the Miss Universe pageant twice with Kerry Anne Wells in 1972 and Jennifer Hawkins in 2004.
Claim: Janitha Perera has become the Miss Australia for Miss Universe 2022 (Social Media users, 2022-05-31)
Evidence (2004-04-03): How to be a Contestant for Miss Universe Australia feat. Janitha Perera - #56 (2022 Podcast Episode)