evidence: Political career [edit]Dilith Jayaweera played a main role in bolstering Gotabaya Rajapaksa's 2019 Sri Lankan presidential election campaign through multifaceted support and strategic media influence.[11] As the Founder and CEO of Derana, Jayaweera orchestrated a media strategy that significantly amplified Rajapaksa's visibility and message dissemination, providing a powerful platform for Rajapaksa's campaign, reaching diverse audiences across the country.[12] Jayaweera's astute guidance and the network's tailored programming not only showcased Rajapaksa's policies and promises but also shaped public discourse in favour of the candidate. This concerted media backing contributed substantially to Gotabaya Rajapaksa's successful journey to the presidency. [...] - ^ "Dilith Jayaweera named Presidential Candidate of 'Sarvajana Balaya'". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 31 August 2024. - ^ "Dilith Jayaweera places deposits to contest Presidential Election". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 9 September 2024.