DIVALI MESSAGE FROM THE POLITICAL LEADER TO UNC MEMBERSHIP
DARKNESS CAN ONLY BE OVERCOME BY HAVING THE COURAGE AND WILLINGNESS TO GO TO WAR TO DEFEAT IT
As we celebrate Divali today, I reflect on the righteous values of love, loyalty, devotion and sacrifice espoused in the bonds between Lord Rama and his three brothers Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrughna.
Their brotherhood shows that true family face hardships together rather than separated, supporting each other and not committing betrayal and subterfuge for personal gain. The brothers symbolize how true family unity endures hardship with grace, love and resilience.
There is a fire inside each of you that should be used peacefully and honourably to light your pathway through life. You must be full of love and light so that nothing and no one can subdue your happiness or conquer your peace.
However when faced with darkness engulfing your family you must be prepared to use this same fire to burn everything before you to ashes in defense of your family.
The concept of Dharma Yuddha, the righteous war, reminds us that defending justice, protecting those we love and standing up for what is right are responsibilities that demand courage, discipline and conviction.
When we witness the innocent among us being oppressed, the vulnerable being bullied or others being treated unjustly, as what we remember happened to UNC members during our ten years in opposition, we must be brave and confront that wickedness head-on.
You must never surrender the principle of loyalty simply because the road becomes difficult and therefore never turn your backs on your UNC family whenever they need your help.
Darkness cannot be overcome by surrendering to it, or by ignoring it, but by having the courage and willingness to go to war for your loved ones as lord Rama and his brothers did.
This righteous bond of love and loyalty to family must be instilled in all members of our UNC family, it must be taught to our children and grandchildren so that generations to come will prosper in love and happiness
I am eternally grateful to the UNC family for your love, loyalty, comfort and support shown to me throughout my years as leader of our great party. Being your leader is the greatest privilege of my life, I am thankful to each of you for letting me be a part of your lives. It’s an honour to call you all my family.
May Mother Lakshmi bless you all with peace, prosperity, strength and happiness. May the light of Divali continue to illuminate your lives.
Shubh Divali to my loving UNC family.
Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP
Political Leader
LEADERSHIP IN ACTION | CABINET MEETING
Following today’s Divali celebrations hosted by the Office of the Prime Minister, I chaired our weekly Cabinet meeting as we continued the important work of serving the people of Trinidad and Tobago.
From celebrating our nation’s rich cultural diversity to advancing the business of Government, my focus remains steadfast on delivering meaningful progress, strengthening our nation and building a brighter, more prosperous Trinidad and Tobago for all. 🇹🇹