I am prepared to face any probe against me: Mervyn

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Controversial Minister Mervyn Silva today challenged those who allege him of frauds asking them to prove them.

Minister Silva told a news conference today that he is prepared to face any probe that may be conducted against him. He was referring to the request made by the Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Prasanna Ranaweera on Sunday.

The Minister said that he too has allegations against the Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Prasanna Ranaweera whom he alleged of giving all contracts of the Pradeshiya Sabha to companies run by his relatives. He also alleged that the Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman is currently building a house on state land.

He also sent warning signals to the Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman stating that the latter will have to seek divine intervention to escape from him if he (the Minister) is provoked.

Responding to reports on the abduction of one of his secretaries, he said he does not have a secretary. However he said one of his close associates went missing and was later found.

Mr. Ranaweera who commenting on these allegations said the Minister should go ahead and prove them without uttering. He said it is the Minister who had built a house on state property.

Mr. Ranaweera said the commissioner of local government is always welcome to probe the tender procedures any time if he is violating any procedures. (Yohan Perera)

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Comments - 19

misunderstood Monday, 09 January 2012 12:45 PM

Mr Minister we know your morale booster was after the Rupawahini inquiry

samurdhi officer Tuesday, 10 January 2012 04:33 AM

Mervin can't escape from the Almighty God.

Andy Monday, 09 January 2012 03:16 PM

Romio Must Die!

Pissu Puka Monday, 09 January 2012 02:17 PM

Yes, He is prepared because he is protected from all politically. Well done for all voted him. Now you suffer and the magic is people give votes for him again. Hurray...

ASK Monday, 09 January 2012 01:57 PM

A Syria in Kelaniya?

rumi Monday, 09 January 2012 01:51 PM

infighting engulf because all are culprits of corruptions of state funds and proprieties.

ampare son Monday, 09 January 2012 01:27 PM

I am so sad for kalanya people. what you guys did have to pay off.

gajan99 Monday, 09 January 2012 01:24 PM

Mervin is a genuine person.

ampare son Monday, 09 January 2012 12:55 PM

kalanya police station have to go from public relation ministry to defence ministry. then all the problem over.

NPJ Monday, 09 January 2012 12:47 PM

Ratnaweera, see your horoscope!

Sarath Fernando Monday, 09 January 2012 11:31 AM

No need to probe. Please explain how a minor sathosa employee earned billions.

chandana Monday, 09 January 2012 12:35 PM

Really, then go to the people without security

siribiris Monday, 09 January 2012 12:33 PM

natural justice will follow if any wrong doing

Nodrog Monday, 09 January 2012 12:21 PM

No body is impressed with your big-talk. If your brains were 1/4 as big as your ego you'd be an Einstein.

Nodrog Monday, 09 January 2012 12:21 PM

Of course you are not worried about any investigation because you already know what the outcome will be. Investigation is just a sham......and we all know it!!

Kolombo Kaka Monday, 09 January 2012 12:10 PM

He knows no one will dare to give evidence against him openly. Yet, his indirect threat needs investigation by the security personnel.

lankaputha Monday, 09 January 2012 12:04 PM

throwing stones at glass palaces by hiding behind the same kinda palaces

Coconut Donkey Monday, 09 January 2012 11:43 AM

the noose is tightening is it...

Rajan Mohanani Monday, 09 January 2012 11:38 AM

Jayawewa

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