Roodal Moonilal told reporters Tuesday he hopes the leader of the Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) would clarify some of the issues he raised Monday. And he also expressed concerns about the MSJ's decision to remove its members from state boards.
MSJ leader David Abdulah said his party does not wish to attend a celebratory rally of the People's Partnership on Thursday citing "nepotism, discrimination, patronage and corruption" within the Government.
The Housing Minister spoke with the media after a function to distribute Certificates of Comfort to 300 people.
Moonilal said he does not share the view that all the country's labour groups want to leave the partnership.
The minister said Abdulah has found himself in a difficult situation in his dual role.
"He has views that are critical of Government and in Senate you speak on Government policies and in support of Government bills but I am sure that he will manoeuvre himself," Moonilal said.
MSJ leader David Abdulah said his party does not wish to attend a celebratory rally of the People's Partnership on Thursday citing "nepotism, discrimination, patronage and corruption" within the Government.
The Housing Minister spoke with the media after a function to distribute Certificates of Comfort to 300 people.
Moonilal said he does not share the view that all the country's labour groups want to leave the partnership.
With respect to allegations made by Abdulah, Moonilal said, "I am hoping that in the days to come he will share some details with us." He noted that when Governments change it is almost automatic that they bring in people who are supportive of their ideas.
"The fact is that the MSJ themselves are on several State boards...in itself is party patronage so Mr Abdulah is condemning the process in which he participated," Moonilal added.
Moonilal dismissed the allegations of corruption, saying that there are no multi-million-dollar scandals over their heads.
Moonilal dismissed the allegations of corruption, saying that there are no multi-million-dollar scandals over their heads.
The minister said Abdulah has found himself in a difficult situation in his dual role.
"He has views that are critical of Government and in Senate you speak on Government policies and in support of Government bills but I am sure that he will manoeuvre himself," Moonilal said.
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