Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @saliyapieris
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
170
Earliest tweet was on
2023-02-18
Latest tweet was on
2023-02-28
Tweets covering
10 days
Average age of authors' accounts
7 years
Summarization
The tweets mention several discussions and events featuring Sri Lankan lawyer Saliya Pieris, who is noted for his advocacy of democracy and rule of law in the country. These include a Twitter space discussion with former Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka commissioner Ramani Muttettuwegama on topics such as the need for elections and the dangers of authoritarian rule, as well as criticism of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's actions towards the country's legal system. Other topics discussed include potential interference in election processes and the role of the business community in addressing concerns over authoritarianism. The tweets also mention criticisms of some politicians, such as Ranil Wickremesinghe and Anura Dissanayake, for their handling of political issues in the country.
Topic Modeling
- Dog-whistling and attack on Rule of law in Sri Lanka
- Discussion on democracy and elections
- The role of lawyers in upholding Rule of law and democracy
- Investigation of election spending and interference
- Reflection on the state of democracy in Sri Lanka
Emotional Analysis
The tweets express a range of emotions including frustration, disgust, concern, gratitude, support, and criticism towards various political figures and their actions. There is an overarching concern for democracy, rule of law, and the need for free and fair elections in Sri Lanka. Many of the tweets mention the importance of legal authorities and investigations to hold individuals accountable for their actions. There is also a strong support for individuals who are seen as champions for democracy and rule of law, such as @saliyapieris, and criticism towards those who are perceived to be working against it.
Trend Analysis
- Discussion on the importance of democracy and rule of law in Sri Lanka, particularly in light of current political events
- Concerns over the actions of the President and his potential impact on democracy in Sri Lanka
- Calls for legal action against those who may have violated laws or election regulations
- Highlighted events and discussions featuring prominent lawyer and democracy advocate Saliya Pieris
- Criticisms of political figures and parties, particularly in relation to their handling of the election process
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
33
Percentage of total tweets
19%
Number of Original tweets
17
Percentage of total tweets
10%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
170
Percentage of total tweets
100%
Number of tweets that were Replies
107
Percentage of total tweets
62%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
28
Percentage of total tweets
16%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
30
Percentage of total tweets
17%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
| Source | Count |
|---|---|
| Twitter for Android | 89 |
| Twitter for iPhone | 44 |
| Twitter Web App | 31 |
| Twitter for iPad | 6 |
What devices were used to tweet
Top 10 accounts with highest followers count
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASumanthiran | M A Sumanthiran | Member of Parliament for Jaffna and Kilinochchi Electoral District, Sr Lanka | 39,119 |
| Welikumbura | Prasad Welikumbura | Social & Political Critic/ Social-Political-Environmental Activist. EC member of @USPSriLanka ✊✊Long Live the Revolution ✊✊ | 37,613 |
| sarojpathi | Saroj Pathirana / සරෝජ් පතිරණ | Editor/Mentor/Journo/Writer/Storyteller. Bylines -BBC/Al Jazeera/Byline Times. Consultant-SLPI. Advisor-Verite. My channel - https://t.co/HuopqoqZfv RTǂEndorsement | 18,342 |
| charith9 | Charitha Herath, (PhD) | MP @ParliamentLK, Chair-#COPE (2020-22), Prof. of #Philosophy (Chair-2019) (Frmr-Head) @UPeradeniya, Secretary/Min.of #Media (2012-15), Chairman/#CEA (2010-13). | 17,897 |
| BizColombo | @BizColombo | Business and Tech Writer🚩University of Leicester🚩Singapore Institute of Marketing 🚩IMC and Brand Activation | 5,207 |
| EmDeeS11 | Mari | Failed Twitter Luddite. The Revolution will come✊🏽 https://t.co/aqYC3ML8Nk… | 4,773 |
| vg123e | VG | Peace is not just to stop wars, but also to stop oppression & injustice.War consumes the very things it is fought for: Justice,Humanity & Decency | 4,581 |
| senior_tamilan | Worldwide Tamils | வணக்கம் தமிழ்! தமிழன்! Journalist! #முள்ளிவாய்க்கால்_முடிவல்ல! | 2,644 |
| SoooMD | Soraya M. Deen, MA | Lawyer, Int. Activist. Public Speaker, Community Organizer. Helping women to DISOBEY ReceivedTheologies that deny #HR & dignity. #FoRB. Founder MWSpeakersMvmt | 2,620 |
| Apelankawe | Vidura V | All tweets Personal. RTs not endorsement. My theme song, courtesy of Gypsies....go ahead..click https://t.co/bCabdpfTxV | 2,485 |
Top 10 accounts with highest friends count
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| nomadic_sanjee | Sanjee🇱🇰🇪🇸🇧🇪🇪🇷🇿🇼🇳🇦🇫🇮#GoodGovernance | Just a traveller,guilty of life long learning, emotional intelligence,climate action & spreading humanity. Learning from pandemic,war & revolution.😷💙💛🇱🇰💚 | 4,999 |
| vg123e | VG | Peace is not just to stop wars, but also to stop oppression & injustice.War consumes the very things it is fought for: Justice,Humanity & Decency | 4,947 |
| BizColombo | @BizColombo | Business and Tech Writer🚩University of Leicester🚩Singapore Institute of Marketing 🚩IMC and Brand Activation | 2,707 |
| sarojpathi | Saroj Pathirana / සරෝජ් පතිරණ | Editor/Mentor/Journo/Writer/Storyteller. Bylines -BBC/Al Jazeera/Byline Times. Consultant-SLPI. Advisor-Verite. My channel - https://t.co/HuopqoqZfv RTǂEndorsement | 2,422 |
| Sihegee | Sihegee USA / Social | Data Back Up / World Best Teas from around the world. Watch Tea TV. All about Teas Live, Learn, Enjoy, Have Fun with Teas. | 2,181 |
| NamalAbhaya | Namal Abhayawickrama | Number cruncher to fund my life, former tea addict now a coffee convert,first love “cricket”, with “aragalaya” for the love of 🇱🇰 | 1,847 |
| SoooMD | Soraya M. Deen, MA | Lawyer, Int. Activist. Public Speaker, Community Organizer. Helping women to DISOBEY ReceivedTheologies that deny #HR & dignity. #FoRB. Founder MWSpeakersMvmt | 1,433 |
| chami9539 | Chaminda Dias | Concerned citizen. We all have to live here. #GGY #YNWA | 1,430 |
| donduminda | Duminda Karunaratne | usual #’s are #fintech #politics #digitalcurrency #cricket #SriLanka personal views | 1,183 |
| Welikumbura | Prasad Welikumbura | Social & Political Critic/ Social-Political-Environmental Activist. EC member of @USPSriLanka ✊✊Long Live the Revolution ✊✊ | 1,091 |
Most active users
| Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
|---|---|---|
| sky2109756 | - | 16 |
| chami9539 | Concerned citizen. We all have to live here. #GGY #YNWA | 11 |
| NamalAbhaya | Number cruncher to fund my life, former tea addict now a coffee convert,first love “cricket”, with “aragalaya” for the love of 🇱🇰 | 9 |
| nomadic_sanjee | Just a traveller,guilty of life long learning, emotional intelligence,climate action & spreading humanity. Learning from pandemic,war & revolution.😷💙💛🇱🇰💚 | 5 |
| vg123e | Peace is not just to stop wars, but also to stop oppression & injustice.War consumes the very things it is fought for: Justice,Humanity & Decency | 5 |
| sarojpathi | Editor/Mentor/Journo/Writer/Storyteller. Bylines -BBC/Al Jazeera/Byline Times. Consultant-SLPI. Advisor-Verite. My channel - https://t.co/HuopqoqZfv RTǂEndorsement | 5 |
| unkown_adam | Opinions ! | 4 |
| KWitharai | Sri Lankan born, Proud US Citizen, Both countries are imperfect. Love both dearly. Jack of All trades Master of none. | 3 |
| NishamaniF | I wakeup with a good attitude and then idiots happen......BLOOD GROUP A+#BLOODAPlk | 3 |
| SabraZahid | Engaging the core | 3 |
Tweets per day
Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
| ID | Text | Retweet count |
|---|---|---|
| 1629086963914444801 | Most disgusting act of dog-whistling by @RW_UNP! @saliyapieris has held the office of President #BASL with dignity and decorum and has done far more than anyone else to advance #Rule_of_law in SL, which the Prez seems determined to destroy. https://t.co/HfhHSKPti7 | 50 |
| 1627981438342791170 | @saliyapieris participated in a space hosted by @whatsnextlk on the topic of elections, and the peril to our democracy represented by one man making descisions on behalf of 22M people. 🧵 Part 1 of his answer to the question, what are the risks of not having an election? 1. https://t.co/XOVolezbLc | 14 |
| 1626951779865751555 | Fmr Commissioner of @HRCSriLanka, Ramani Muttettuwegama, also confirmed her participation. With @saliyapieris as main speaker & Ramani also joining d conversation, I'm sure it'll be a very good discussion. As usual, you'll be able to ask questions & make your comments, too. https://t.co/qJoBMSzEAW https://t.co/k7siTGH8IW | 9 |
| 1627352088798990341 | The conversation we just concluded with @saliyapieris & @ramanirm. Start from 12.50 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 Some clear answers to the questions about the need for elections and about the perils of not following a democratic process. #WhatsNextLK #systemchange #SriLanka https://t.co/YRezKciUyT | 6 |
| 1627348216961282052 | Thank you so much to everyone who joined this Twitter space with @saliyapieris & @ramanirm. To those who didn't here is a recording.👇🏾 https://t.co/ElLrbQL5So #SriLanka #systemchange #ruleoflaw #GoodGovernance | 6 |
| 1627296606008778752 | We start on under an hour at 7.30pm Hosts @chami9539 @sarojpathi @buwaneka_perera Guests @saliyapieris @ramanirm https://t.co/CGbJddJTSw | 6 |
| 1627454866145808386 | Do a full investigation. Including how political parties like @anuradisanayake and @sajithpremadasa are able to spend millions. While at it investigate which country is interfering in election process. My main suspect is @ChinaEmbSL @saliyapieris https://t.co/2gGnZKRGFi | 4 |
| 1627115268588638209 | The @BASLSl is of the view that all attempts to interfere with the electoral process must not only be defeated but all those responsible for such interference must be dealt with in accordance with the law. @saliyapieris https://t.co/Mdk6LTcRvy | 4 |
| 1627988459305725952 | Part 2 of the answer where @saliyapieris addresses the silence of the Business community to the ongoing slide towards authoritarian rule. 10. https://t.co/hy4UpNpLrn | 4 |
| 1629526746260205570 | @RW_UNP 🧵👆 🔴 Mr.President Ranil What you telling is All INVALID, bcos None of what you say now, presented to Supreme Court, now you contradicts. @GehanDG @welikalaa @MASumanthiran @bfonseka @PSaravanamuttu @aarudpra @asokao @shamara4w @ViranCorea @saliyapieris @Sudarshana_RN 👇 https://t.co/7YzuaZSvtH | 4 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
| ID | Text | Like count |
|---|---|---|
| 1629086963914444801 | Most disgusting act of dog-whistling by @RW_UNP! @saliyapieris has held the office of President #BASL with dignity and decorum and has done far more than anyone else to advance #Rule_of_law in SL, which the Prez seems determined to destroy. https://t.co/HfhHSKPti7 | 167 |
| 1626951779865751555 | Fmr Commissioner of @HRCSriLanka, Ramani Muttettuwegama, also confirmed her participation. With @saliyapieris as main speaker & Ramani also joining d conversation, I'm sure it'll be a very good discussion. As usual, you'll be able to ask questions & make your comments, too. https://t.co/qJoBMSzEAW https://t.co/k7siTGH8IW | 28 |
| 1627296606008778752 | We start on under an hour at 7.30pm Hosts @chami9539 @sarojpathi @buwaneka_perera Guests @saliyapieris @ramanirm https://t.co/CGbJddJTSw | 26 |
| 1627153972170756096 | @HarshadeSilvaMP Forget abt JvP man...question legal authorities why Diana Gamage was not arrested. @saliyapieris @rangaba | 21 |
| 1627981438342791170 | @saliyapieris participated in a space hosted by @whatsnextlk on the topic of elections, and the peril to our democracy represented by one man making descisions on behalf of 22M people. 🧵 Part 1 of his answer to the question, what are the risks of not having an election? 1. https://t.co/XOVolezbLc | 19 |
| 1629327137584078852 | @saliyapieris has been a champion for democracy and rule of law. We were fortunate for his leadership of the BASL during this tumultuous time.Some of his views on the most pressing questions we face today including the perils to our very democracy 👇🏼https://t.co/NQUam8POiL https://t.co/Hilmzm1Q4N | 15 |
| 1628772275783696385 | Need more clarity! 1) Have the elections being called legally 2) Can finance minister hold funds of an approved budget 3) Who’s directive institutions attached to elections adhere to In an election period 4) Measure of economy being ok to hold elections @saliyapieris #democracy | 14 |
| 1629526746260205570 | @RW_UNP 🧵👆 🔴 Mr.President Ranil What you telling is All INVALID, bcos None of what you say now, presented to Supreme Court, now you contradicts. @GehanDG @welikalaa @MASumanthiran @bfonseka @PSaravanamuttu @aarudpra @asokao @shamara4w @ViranCorea @saliyapieris @Sudarshana_RN 👇 https://t.co/7YzuaZSvtH | 13 |
| 1627417286960193538 | I heard @saliyapieris speak for the first time live today. Really glad to hear his candid views on democracy & rule of law.💚 Here is the recording. Start at 12.50 👇🏼 https://t.co/dLSqhWJ4St | 11 |
| 1629482536781991936 | We have two types of lawyers One lawyer with a conscience, who uses his expertise to stand for Rule of Law & DemocracyWe have another lawyer, filled with crookedness & connives to weaponise the law and stands for Rule of man & tyranny. I stand by the first @saliyapieris ! | 10 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets
Top 10 Hashtags used
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| #srilanka | 12 |
| #systemchange | 6 |
| #lka | 4 |
| #ban_deadly_tear_gas | 3 |
| #news | 3 |
| #ruleoflaw | 3 |
| #basl | 2 |
| #rule_of_law | 2 |
| #srilankan | 2 |
| #democracy | 2 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets
Top 10 mentions
| Mention | Count |
|---|---|
| @saliyapieris | 175 |
| @rw_unp | 69 |
| @masumanthiran | 59 |
| @welikalaa | 27 |
| @gehandg | 26 |
| @chami9539 | 26 |
| @virancorea | 20 |
| @chamathka_0815 | 18 |
| @bfonseka | 18 |
| @psaravanamuttu | 18 |
Top 10 mentions
Wordcloud of Tweets
Emojis
Average number of emojis used per tweet
50
Emojis used in tweets
| Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
|---|---|---|
| 🔴 | 11 | red_circle |
| 👇🏼 | 11 | backhand_index_pointing_down_medium-light_skin_tone |
| 👇 | 8 | backhand_index_pointing_down |
| ‼️ | 8 | double_exclamation_mark |
| 🧵 | 6 | thread |
| 🇱🇰 | 5 | Sri_Lanka |
| 👆 | 4 | backhand_index_pointing_up |
| 🙂 | 4 | slightly_smiling_face |
| 👉 | 4 | backhand_index_pointing_right |
| 💐 | 3 | bouquet |
Emojis groups
| Emoji Group | Count |
|---|---|
| People & Body | 32 |
| Symbols | 25 |
| Smileys & Emotion | 13 |
| Activities | 6 |
| Flags | 5 |
| Animals & Nature | 3 |
| Travel & Places | 1 |
| Objects | 1 |