9 October 2023 06:27 am Views - 1618
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a directive, urging against the use of his images on billboards, cut-outs and posters, a statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
He has also called upon fellow political leaders to avoid incorporating their photos in their campaign materials.
President Wickremesinghe emphasised the importance of addressing the people's needs over the politics of slogans, noting that such practices have adversely affected the country's economy.
The President reiterated his long-standing opposition to the use of slogans and cut-out-based politics and encouraged everyone to embark on a new political journey together.
These remarks were made during his participation in the 149th-anniversary celebration of Chenkalady Central College in Batticaloa yesterday.
Additionally, the President instructed the relevant parties to remove a large cut-out displayed near Chenkalady Central College in Batticaloa, following his participation in various programmes in Batticaloa over the past two days.