June 15, 2026 – June 21, 2026
This week’s memes
(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:
“I was the one who informed about El Niño even before the international community” – Sajith Premadasa
Middle left: What did he tell the country about El Niño?
Middle right: He said to close the airports and ports before El Niño can enter the country
Meme 2:
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa instructs that all airports be closed before El Niño can enter the country
Meme 3:
Context: This meme juxtaposes the hunger strikes organised by former MP Wimal Weerawansa in 2010, Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera in 2019, and the ongoing hunger strike by Suresh Sallay with those of former LTTE member Rasaiah Parthipan, alias Thileepan, and Poopathi Ganapathipillai, alias Annai Poopathi, both of whom died following their hunger strikes.
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