By Sue-Ann Wayow
THE desecration of the Carapo Shiv Mandir at Arima is the sad effect of a society that has still not fostered unity, respect, and tolerance for each other.
This is according to Member of Parliament for Oropouche East Dr Roodal Moonilal.
In a statement on Sunday, Dr Moonilal said, “It is an expression of the disdain and contempt that many still bear in this diverse country, despite the lofty phrases in our national anthem and watchwords.”
Over the weekend, the temple was vandalised, robbed and beef was eaten and cooked.
According to Hindu practice, the killing of a cow and the consumption of its meat are prohibited.
Dr Moonilal called for justice for the “despicable criminals” and said the country’s leadership must set a good example.
According to the MP, the People’s National Movement (PNM) government does not have a practising Hindu in the elected House of Representatives and continues to mock certain religious observances, and have blatant discrimination against certain communities.
Dr Moonilal said, “Equally important is that the PNM administration must set the moral tone for the society, with reverence and deference to believers of all faiths, and governance that does not shield lawbreakers, including land grabbers, in its fold.
“The PNM must abandon its endemic biases and prejudices and govern equitably and justly for all the people of Trinidad and Tobago, thereby setting an ethical and principled example.”
