Caption: Prime Minister Stuart Young after voting at the International School on Monday. AZP News/Alicia Chamely

By Alicia Chamely

PRIME Minister Stuart Young and the People’s National Movement (PNM) candidate for Port-of-Spain North/St Anns West, says long lines at polling stations are a clear indicator of the population’s interest in these elections and that democracy is alive and well in TT.

Young commented on the long lines he faced, after casting is vote at the International School of Port-of-Spain, Westmoorings on Monday.

He said, “Long lines indicate to me, and it’s difficult to tell, but at this stage there is quite a lot of interest in the general election, and I read that as a very good sign. What that indicates to me is that democracy is very alive and well, and persons are taking their civic duty quite seriously on this occasion, which I am quite happy to see.”

Commenting on the PNM’s election campaign he said, “The PNM’s campaign was quite a good one, I am very satisfied, I am very pleased with it. It was very informative; we ran a clean campaign. I am satisfied we put forward the necessary advocacy to the population. We touched on all the points that need to be touched on and there is a lot of hope by the youth, and I look forward to having the opportunity to fulfil a mandate given to me by the people and to put these plans into action.”

Asked whether he concerns about losing his constituency to running mate and political leader of the People’s Empowerment Party Phillip Edward Alexander, Young said, “I not only expect to retain my constituency, but hopefully with record numbers”

Young said no matter the results of the election, as of tomorrow he will be continuing his work to do what needs to be done in TT and to carry through that new chapter.

For the remainder of the day Young will be in his constituency with his supporters and will head to Balisier House later in the afternoon.