Mervyn sacked

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The government announced a short while ago that Deputy Minister Mervyn Silva has been removed from his post in the government following a disciplinary inquiry held this evening over his recent conduct.

Government sources further added that Silva has also been removed from the membership of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).

Silva tied a Samurdhi officer to a mango tree last week over the failure by the officer to attend a dengue prevention programme in Kelaniya.

The move caused island wide protests by Samurdhi officers who demanded the government to take legal action against the Deputy Minister.

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Comments - 71

B S Perera Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:48 PM

The greatest news after winning the war. Sack him from parliament too and investigate his activities.

SUDESH KARUNATHILAKE Tuesday, 10 August 2010 05:31 PM

Dr. Mervin is a straight-forward politician. He is 100% better than other two-faced politicians. This will be not his end. He will be back with a 'new episode,' soon!

UNO Tuesday, 10 August 2010 05:30 PM

So no more formal responsibility rests on him. He is now a 'free-bird' ...

david Tuesday, 10 August 2010 05:25 PM

Sir, the people of Kelaniya will miss you. We know what you did to convert our city. Thank you sir. We are with you!

Prabu Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:51 PM

Great news when im president im take this decision too early but any way congratulation to our MR...

Iresh Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:50 PM

Government has no any other option than this temporary one.

Chana Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:50 PM

I think this is not the a part of the DRAMA.
Any way Weldon Mr President. Good Move.

Saman/South Africa Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:49 PM

At Last,He thought every things granted for him,So Hats off to Mr.President,,,,,,Well Done

Sri Lankan Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:48 PM

If he is removed from MP then it will good for UNP too. UNPers who crossed over is also loose their seats.

Is that the out come of the Leaders meeting this morning?

crazy Tuesday, 10 August 2010 05:56 PM

Is this another role play?

HAHA Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:47 PM

I think this is another episode of the Teledrama.

Abay Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:47 PM

This is another drama like WW with UN.

Sri Lankan Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:46 PM

Is he sacked or suspended pending inquiry?

david Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:45 PM

For how many days?

eresh S kumara Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:45 PM

Cannot imagine

Gamini Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:45 PM

He did everything for the sake of people...He did the right thing for govt servants who do not work. Kelaniya will miss him.

Tharma Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:43 PM

When are they going to sack Rajapakse from his post and from SLFP?

Ahkash Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:43 PM

will he joined with UNP?????

Jason Tuesday, 10 August 2010 08:55 PM

Will he crossover?

Jay Wednesday, 11 August 2010 02:04 PM

Now Mr. President show the world you have courage and release Sarath Fonseka...if you have the guts?

Meeya Wednesday, 11 August 2010 01:58 PM

Aney Paw Mervyn! I am so sad. I wish if he can find another job!

Citizen Wednesday, 11 August 2010 11:20 AM

This is the worthiest Breaking News of the Year! I think, this would have shot up the Govt's rating to a record high!

Chamal Wednesday, 11 August 2010 10:33 AM

IS IT ONLY FOR THE TME BEING

James Wednesday, 11 August 2010 09:22 AM

I strongly agree with this statement.

bish Wednesday, 11 August 2010 04:28 AM

we are watching!

sujith Wednesday, 11 August 2010 04:22 AM

This is to please the gallery, another tactic by MR

Janapala Tuesday, 10 August 2010 10:06 PM

- I think the government should read these comments. There is a lot to learn ...

BOB Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:43 PM

ACT 2 SCENE 1

Lahiru Tuesday, 10 August 2010 08:38 PM

This may sound funny but I have a feeling that Mervin did the right thing, this time! Otherwise how on earth are we going to teach a lesson to all the corrupted government servants?

izzy Tuesday, 10 August 2010 08:13 PM

Our next presidential candidate?

Delgoda Tuesday, 10 August 2010 08:09 PM

A poor decision by MR! The 'Dr.' might have been wrong before, but on this point, he is correct! Our government servants are not angels. They need to be taught a lesson! Hope 'Dr.' will be back!

senra Tuesday, 10 August 2010 08:03 PM

However, this incident must remind us of the utter inefficiency and corruption of government workers, whose overblown cadres are being maintained by public funds!

Agent Zer08 Tuesday, 10 August 2010 07:14 PM

News of the year!

Alfred Tuesday, 10 August 2010 06:48 PM

Mervin should start a 'fast unto death' now, so that the government can call him back!

Martin Thoma Tuesday, 10 August 2010 06:25 PM

Perhaps MR might find him another job, more lucrative than the current one.

NCK Tuesday, 10 August 2010 06:05 PM

The 'backbone' of the SLFP, at village level, comprises these 'samurdhi' officers. That is the reason why the government took this decision, at this juncture.

Dr.P Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:28 PM

A move in the right direction....bravo! May there be law & order in Sri Lanka!

Bala Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:33 PM

Brilliant!

Shazak - Dubai. Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:32 PM

well done, he deserved to be sacked. This was long over due.

Lanka Atapattu Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:31 PM

Poor Mervin

Ranjana Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:29 PM

This is the best news every srilankan was waiting for, He should now be banished from the country as he does not deserve to be here anymore, as people will take necessary action

siva Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:29 PM

GOOD MOVE.
TOMORROW WE WILL HEAR, HE WILL APPOINT AS PERSONNEL ADVISOR TO PRESIDENT

Handipora Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:29 PM

Thanks God at least after very much water flown under the bridge someone has had the courage to get rid of this menace.

informant Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:29 PM

The drama unfolds... Lets see what happens next.

KD Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:29 PM

wow cool!

Marikkar Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:33 PM

Prompt action by the right president. Please keep up sir,

Roshan Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:28 PM

Wow. If this is true, it's proof MR finally has the backbone to stand up to corrupt, power hungry thugs.

Handipora Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:28 PM

If they had not done this their own day of getting sacked would not have been very far.

Thasan Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:27 PM

Some sense at the end

King kong Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:27 PM

is that only an announcement OR really mean it OR for how many days?

sarath Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:26 PM

well done MR. Now you are talking!!!

Kalu Malli Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:25 PM

great move but for how long????

dazan Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:22 PM

Great news

Sarath Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:21 PM

Thank You my God!

KT Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:37 PM

What goes around - Comes around mate.... You deserve it BIG TIME!

chris abey Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:43 PM

Good news but dont rush to celebrate.Mervin will strike back and you and I know how many skeletons he will pull out of the cupboard.

Nilupul Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:42 PM

Good stuff still to come. Wait for another day !

justice Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:41 PM

one right act the president have made....hope this is not a drama as usual.

Tissamaharama Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:41 PM

Sacked....For how long ?

shanghi Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:40 PM

And the MR SAGA continues...... this time with a nice twist.... a little bit of masala to the ongoing drama.... is it for better or for worse?

nirosha Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:39 PM

what will happen to his MP ? as he no longer a freedom party member......

TDDC Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:38 PM

And his conducts were disgrace to any civilized society. I strongly believe that MR can run the country well with out `wambottas`

mervyn Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:38 PM

wow!
is this real? when will he be taken back to the party?

DONGA Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:21 PM

Finallyyyyyyy MR shows that he has a backbone towards Moda Silva

Well done GOSL!

nirosha Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:37 PM

finally a relief...

bodhinath Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:36 PM

Who is taking whose for a ride. Feel sorry for the Samurdhi fellows. Lies and Deceptions at it's best. His party membership and position will be restored by a President's pardon within a month.

RZM Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:36 PM

Very good news received after a long time from the government

Ahkash Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:36 PM

Weldone!!!! Real democracy @ last!!

Nuwan Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:36 PM

Great.

Edwardo Baltazar Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:34 PM

Any way sacking a minister over a minior issue like this is not acceptable.......why he did this....because of the intrest that he had on other thousands of people

david sj Tuesday, 10 August 2010 03:33 PM

at last goverment has taken strong decision.

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