President issues directive not to display his photo in cut-outs and posters

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a directive, urging against the use of his images on billboards, cut-outs and posters.

He has also called upon fellow political leaders to avoid incorporating their photos in their campaign materials, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

President Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of addressing the people’s needs over the politics of slogans, noting that such practices have adversely affected the country’s economy.

Furthermore, 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, the PMD added.

These remarks were made during his participation in the 149th anniversary celebration of Chenkaladi Central College in Batticaloa this morning (Oct. 08).

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 programs in Batticaloa over the past two days, according to the PMD.