Audio: I have something to tell the Govt-Mervyn

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Public Relations and Public Affairs Minister Mervyn Silva today said it was the duty of the government to resolve the university academics’ issues considering them as a special category.

Speaking at a function in Biyagama, the minister said, “I have something to tell the government….the professors and lecturers are an asset to the country. This asset can not be imported even through containers. This is the asset of Sri Lankans. This asset is greater than the four great rivers. So it is the duty of the government to resolve their issues through discussions by considering them as a special category.”

The minister also requested academics to come for discussions without being Shylocks. “It is a big mistake if they are disloyal to their generation,” he added.

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Comments - 23

Anonymous Wednesday, 15 August 2012 01:01 AM

I think this is the first time that That Silva has spoken something sensible.

Another Mervin Wednesday, 15 August 2012 08:16 AM

Macho, shall we tie those buggers on a tree?

Another Mervin Wednesday, 15 August 2012 08:14 AM

Merv, YOU ARE THE GOVERNMENT and no need to tell that in public - if u are so honest and want to solve it honestly, go and tell that to the President.

Jesus Wednesday, 15 August 2012 08:12 AM

Nonberer 009

Aney Machang Wednesday, 15 August 2012 07:56 AM

Ok, you are qualified for another doctorate now from a local University.

Apsara Wednesday, 15 August 2012 07:00 AM

Great stuff from our favourite man.

Apsara

gowravi Wednesday, 15 August 2012 04:48 AM

Pls, dont' plant such ideas in to Dr's head ..
Leave the poor students alone, thay had enough with Bandula,
Dont' take chances with Dr..

john ayya Wednesday, 15 August 2012 04:50 AM

Moo ohoma thamai. Operation ekakata kalin me wage dewal kiyanawa.

Tonto Wednesday, 15 August 2012 04:38 AM

Oh, what a circus. Oh, what a show. Intellectualism has come to town. Keep it up, Santa.

Wimal_Modawansa Wednesday, 15 August 2012 04:06 AM

Education minister in the making???

Muzammil Sedar Wednesday, 15 August 2012 03:35 AM

Yes Minister. You cannot import real Professors and doctors from out side. How you got this sensible idea ??????

Asaranakolla Wednesday, 15 August 2012 02:29 AM

Mervin oya...

Mona Rata Tuesday, 14 August 2012 02:18 PM

Oh what intelligent comments and declarations.

john Wednesday, 15 August 2012 12:51 AM

Mervyn you can be the next education minster !!

SudhuPuncha Tuesday, 14 August 2012 10:41 PM

amata hoodoooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dham Tuesday, 14 August 2012 09:38 PM

No that's Dr. Mervin Silva, real one may have other options. Any way change is good for the people.

mervin Tuesday, 14 August 2012 08:55 PM

What a transformation!!!!!

Nabeel Tuesday, 14 August 2012 04:26 PM

Is that really Mervyn Silva?

ELROY Tuesday, 14 August 2012 04:12 PM

The educated on knows the value of Education, after all Mervyn being Dr Mervyn knows the value of education, very sensible man

CHANDRAPALA Tuesday, 14 August 2012 03:34 PM

Being a Dr. you have to give your fullest co-operation to the university teachers.

Jawfer Tuesday, 14 August 2012 03:25 PM

You are giving advise to govt. Mervin you know too many cooks like you spoil the country education.

jack Tuesday, 14 August 2012 03:24 PM

hei everybody our minister is now civilised.

opatha Tuesday, 14 August 2012 03:12 PM

Oh what a wonderful comment. Yes he himself is a Doctor. Thanks minister.

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