Ashen Senarathna, a popular Sri Lankan YouTuber known for his viral videos, has confirmed that he will contest the upcoming Parliament election from Colombo. His content, which often focuses on social issues and charitable efforts, has earned him a large following online.
Ashen’s decision to enter politics comes amid a growing trend of social media influencers transitioning into political roles. He could be following in the footsteps of Cypriot YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou, who was recently elected as an independent Member of the European Parliament. Despite having no prior political experience, Fidias secured 19.4% of the vote, earning the third-largest number of votes. Fidias, with over 2.6 million subscribers, is known for his viral stunts, such as attempting to hug 100 celebrities and spending a week in a coffin.
As Ashen steps into the political arena, many will be watching to see if he can replicate the success of Fidias Panayiotou in Sri Lanka’s political landscape. (NewsWire)
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