“Do Not Fuel Racial War”: Kamla Persad-Bissessar Warns Supporters Over Coat of Arms Controversy

August 23, 2024 – Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has warned supporters not to be baited into a race war over the recent coat-of-arms controversy. Speaking at a pre-budget consultation in Siparia, she accused the People’s National Movement (PNM) of using the issue to racially divide the country and to further their upcoming election campaign.

Persad-Bissessar’s comments highlight a significant concern regarding the use of emotionally charged national issues for political gain. Her call for citizens to remain unified and vigilant against divisive rhetoric underscores the political tensions surrounding the proposed changes to Trinidad and Tobago’s national emblem.