Media using me to increase sales-Mervyn

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Public Relations Minister Mervyn Silva today said that if the media wants to use his name to increase their sales by spreading rumours about him, then so be it.

“I heard that the SLFP Central Committee is going to take a decision against me. However, I have not yet been formally informed about it. The media is giving publicity to the rumors to increase their sales. If they could sell Mevyn Silva, so be it. As a man from the south I will fight against any move to betray the country. If I threatened to break limbs I must say that breaking limbs was a lesser punishment when compared to those that existed during the time of ancient kings,” he said.

During his visit to the Kelaniya temple to attend religious observances, he told the media that the ancient Kings did not have mercy on the traitors who betrayed the country.

“I will not allow the individuals who depend on dollars of the foreigners and do their dirty work to ruin the Sinhala community. President Mahinda Rajapakse saved the country from terrorism through a humanitarian operation when many other government’s succumbed to the pressure of terrorist movements and granted their demands,” he further said. (Lal S.Kumara)

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Comments - 15

lion Tuesday, 27 March 2012 11:55 AM

pala pala do yanna !

Fusion Tuesday, 27 March 2012 11:53 AM

honestly....i am lost for words

Fayad Tuesday, 27 March 2012 12:07 PM

This is why we have to face UN

Nodrog Tuesday, 27 March 2012 12:12 PM

The modern-day Andare......no need to take him seriously.

RajasH Tuesday, 27 March 2012 03:28 PM

Yes please also appear in TV , will get a high rating as a comedy program

steven Tuesday, 27 March 2012 03:37 PM

He is confused...
Dude, being notorious and famous are two different things!

Guru Tuesday, 27 March 2012 06:15 PM

Yea yea, because you are such a nice person. Don't talk rubbish.

citizen1 Tuesday, 27 March 2012 06:41 PM

And while you are at it did you not wonder if this was actually the other way around? That YOU are the media queen (not in a good way)?

Sammy Tuesday, 27 March 2012 07:02 PM

Opposing the government and its actions is not betrayal of the country.

MOHAMED ASFAR Wednesday, 28 March 2012 04:57 AM

the way the ministers behave in sri lanka is the best example to the the world to see how our president manages the country. complete disaster. please note that i am a strong supporter who voted to UPFA. something should be done very soon.

Raj Wednesday, 28 March 2012 04:59 AM

notoriously famous ? But who voted for him?

Shane Wednesday, 28 March 2012 04:46 AM

what a waste..

Vas Wednesday, 28 March 2012 08:50 AM

The government is at fault for not sacking him. The Security forces at fault for not arresting him. The whole law and order is a joke!!!

Dany Wednesday, 28 March 2012 04:40 PM

Simple just kick him out otherwise he will make more rowdy type things

Mad Cow 669 Wednesday, 28 March 2012 04:55 PM

Disagreement with the government's representatives is normal in a democracy. Asking difficult questions by the press is to be expected. Threatening violence is a criminal offence.

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