The constituency executive of Caroni East has written the MP, Dr Tim Gopeesingh, urging him to support UNC Leader Kamla for the post of leader of the opposition currently held by Basdeo Panday. A letter to Dr Gopeesingh from Dr Anil Ramnanan, Chairman of the Caroni East constituency executive, commends the MP for the manner in which he conducted the campaign for the internal election.
Gopeesingh ran for the post of deputy chairman and was defeated by Dr Fuad Khan.
The letter stated that it is clear that the membership from Caroni East voted resoundingly for Kamla Persad Bissessar as the new UNC Political Leader.
It adds, "We are of the belief that she would need to lead a new Parliamentary agenda to fulfill the objectives she outlined in the campaign.
"As a result we call upon you as our Member of Parliament to lend your vote for her to become the Leader of the Opposition so that she can begin the work to take us from the Opposition to the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.
"We look forward to your critical support and pledge ours to you in making Caroni East a model Constituency in so far as service to the people is concerned," the letter stated.
It noted that the decision to ask Gopeesingh to support the new leader was made unanimously.
Persad-Bissessar plans to speak individually with the MPs on the issue of leadership in the Parliament. Sources close to the leader told JYOTI she has the commentment of a majority of MPs.
So far there are five confirmed supporters. If Gopeesingh take the advice of the executive that would make it six. It is expected that Roodal Moonilal, who is the lone Panday supporter on the executive, will also support Persad-Bissessar.
Fyzabad MP Chandresh Sharma is also reported to be on board, which would give her a clear majority to be appointed leader of the opposition.
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