The claim
The government plans to remove the lion from Sri Lanka's national flag, as announced in a cabinet decision.
Original review summary
The review found no cabinet proposal or decision to change Sri Lanka’s national flag, and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa denied making the statement attributed to him. It concludes the social-media claim that a cabinet decision would remove the lion is false.[S1]
Additional context
The review says changing the national flag requires a two-thirds majority vote in Parliament and a nationwide referendum; the Cabinet cannot change it alone. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka original review
Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026