Mervyn Silva earned the following honorary titles following his violent invasion at Rupavahini

Modern Dutugemunu

Cardboard Dutugemunu

Dutugemunu’s son

Underworld goon

Criminal

Third grade ruffian

Hooligan

Local Napoleon

Rowdy

Goon

Maggot Minister

Thug

Brute Minister

All these titles combined together, can we call him an ‘uncivilised and barbaric buffoon?’

(December, 31, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian)