August 10, 2026 – August 30, 2026
The memes in this double issue:
(The memes published by MPA are presented as objects of analysis and documentation. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement of the views or positions expressed within them, but serves to examine how such narratives circulate in the public sphere.)
Meme 1:
Meme 2:
Caption pointing to Dr Janaka Wannaku’s post on Nanda Malini: He does not know what he is posting, let alone what comments he is posting..he has become crazier
Main caption: Another life turned into dung due to politics…Dr Wannaku
Comment by Janaka Wannaku: How many boys and girls died after being instigated by this foolish woman’s songs
(Context: Dr Janaka Wannaku is a medical influencer best known for introducing a dietary programme known as the “Wannaku Method”. Wannaku advocates for low-carb and fasting diets, drawing medical criticism for his methods alongside public backlash over his vocal Sinhala-Buddhist nationalist sentiments.)
Meme 3:
Top: It is for Mahinda’s sake that Mahinda brought in the 18th (Amendment)
Middle: It is for Basil’s sake that Gota brought in the 20th (Amendment)
Bottom: It is for the people’s sake that Anura brought in the 22nd (Amendment)
Meme 4:
Top: The one who took the risk to lift the country out of the economic crisis
Middle: The one who took the risk to end the 30-year war
Bottom: The one who took the risk to extend the judges’ tenure
Meme 5:
Did you know that all the poor families in Sri Lanka could be given wheat flour free of charge for three months from the money that is spent on one rally in the series of rallies the president is holding around the country?
Meme 6:
The 6.8 million baiyas (SLPP supporters who later voted for the NPP) when they hear that another series of rallies is being held under the president’s helm, at a time they have become a joke in society for voting after being deceived by a ton of lies..
Meme 7:
Top row: “When a group creates a racist/racially charged issue,”
Middle row: “the group that first opposes and stops it must come from that very same community/race,”
Bottom row: “only then can we eradicate racism from our country.”
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