Housing Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal congratulated National Security Minister Jack Warner for his “strong action” in dealing with the Highway Re-Route Movement’s Debe campsite Wednesday.
Soldiers and police moved in a demolished the camp set up by a small group of protesters who want the government to change the route of the highway to Point Fortin.
The highway passes through Moonilal's Oropouche East constituency. "I want to congratulate Mr Warner and Minister Partap (junior minister in National Security) for their strong action to maintain law and order," Moonilal told reporters.
He added, "While we respect the right to protest and to express views on Government policy, we must also respect the rule of law and the re-route people were clearly in breach of the law.”
Moonilal suggested that the group could “re-route their campsite.” He said Warner kept him abreast of developments as they transpired.
Moonilal suggested that the group could “re-route their campsite.” He said Warner kept him abreast of developments as they transpired.
Moonilal insisted that the ministers "acted appropriately" in the circumstances and added, "I hope that those persons will express their views and continue whatever actions they deem necessary but within the confines of the law.”
He said, "This is a matter for the police and the National Security Services. Mr Kublalsingh and his group are free to continue protest activities within the law.” he added.
He said, "This is a matter for the police and the National Security Services. Mr Kublalsingh and his group are free to continue protest activities within the law.” he added.
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