By Roy Denish.
Dayasiri Jayasekara Facebook remarks draw attention after the Opposition MP called the platform unfit for intellectual debate.
The Dayasiri Jayasekara Facebook remarks have triggered a fresh round of political satire after the Opposition MP took aim at Mark Zuckerberg’s platform and its users.
In what sounded like a sweeping dismissal of the internet’s debating class, Jayasekara described Facebook as a chaotic space with little room for intellectual exchange. Speaking at a recent public event, the MP said he does not visit Facebook because it is full of “idiots” and does not serve as a proper platform for intellectuals to share opinions.
The comment landed with the force only politics can deliver. It appeared to write off a large section of social media users, including many voters who spend their days arguing, posting, defending, attacking, and occasionally believing their comment threads shape global diplomacy.
However, the Dayasiri Jayasekara Facebook remarks also opened the door to an awkward contradiction. While the MP claimed he avoids the platform, his political presence on Facebook appears far from absent. His official page remains active, regularly sharing political videos, statements, and public messages.
That creates a curious case of political separation. The real Jayasekara may avoid what he calls the less intellectual corners of Facebook, but his digital operation still depends on the same platform for reach, visibility, likes, shares, and public engagement.
In other words, he may not want to look at the “idiots,” but his political communication machine still appears happy to count them, target them, and benefit from their attention.
Jayasekara also used the moment to shift from social media criticism to a broader attack on the ruling party. He accused the government of trying to damage the opposition’s reputation by portraying its members as criminals, racists, corrupt figures, and drug traffickers.
That claim adds another layer of irony. Fighting back against government messaging usually requires a strong public communication channel. Yet Jayasekara has just distanced himself from one of the largest platforms available.
For now, the public can expect the MP to continue defending intellectual standards in politics. Meanwhile, his next message may still arrive through the same Facebook ecosystem he so sharply condemned.
