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As the country commemorates 48 years as a Republic, President Christine Kangaloo is calling on people to rise to the challenge and use their abilities to promote nation building.
She believes at this time, many citizens are simply observing and even criticising, instead of taking action.
Meanwhile, the Opposition calls on the nation to focus on the 2025 General Election.
Alicia Boucher has the details.
Transcript
00:00Being a republic, in essence, should mean that supreme power resides with the people
00:05of the nation, a point underscored by President Christine Kangaloo.
00:09However, she is of the view that, at this time, there is a challenge in citizens not
00:14stepping forward to use their talents to serve the public and strengthen the nation.
00:20President Kangaloo says, quote, some have doubted their abilities, while others hesitated
00:25to commit the time and energy necessary to fulfill their duties as citizens and as architects
00:32of our country's future, end quote.
00:36But according to her, any change towards a safe, responsible and productive country,
00:41which she believes will not happen overnight, has to come from people taking responsibility.
00:46As the country marks 48 years as a republic, President Kangaloo makes a call to citizens
00:52to, quote, discharge our civic duties with pride and vigilance by participating in the
00:57political process, attending public consultations, staying informed about current issues, voicing
01:04concerns to our elected representatives, and advocating for causes that resonate with us,
01:11end quote.
01:12She further encourages people to take their roles to serve seriously, instead of what
01:16she calls contending themselves with sitting on the sidelines or settling in the position
01:21of armchair critics.
01:24Meanwhile, opposition leader Kamala Bissessa is highlighting the 2025 general election,
01:31saying that she will continue to protect and preserve the constitutional rights, freedoms
01:36and privileges of the citizenry.
01:39She contends that over the past nine years under the PNM administration, independent
01:44institutions have come under attack.
01:46The UNC leader states, quote, numerous attempts to subvert the constitution and unprecedented
01:52government intrusion into the lives of average citizens have also occurred.
01:57From overbearing and overreaching financial legislation, health mandates, excessive spying
02:03and surveillance to interferences in the protective services, taxation authorities, service commissions
02:11and EBC, this government has taken the nation down a path of dictatorship.
02:17She also makes mention of the high level of crime and fear among the citizenry.
02:22She calls on the country to utilize their voting power to ensure protection of freedoms
02:27and an end to what she refers to as, quote unquote, government abuse, intrusion and overreach.
02:35Alicia Boucher, TV6 News.
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