OPPOSITION LEADERS DIVALI MESSAGE 2013 Fellow citizens, as we embark on celebrating the Festival of Lights, Divali, it is my hope that we all recognise that we have the power to bring illuminating light to all darkness in our society. Divali is celebrated as the triumph of good over evil, of righteousness over deceitfulness, of truth over falsehood and indeed of light over darkness. At this point in our nation’s history when we are struggling to overcome the collapse of traditional morals and values and are being encouraged to accept evil as good and wrongdoing as normal, we must recognise the serious consequences of this devastating shift. Our nation cannot afford to foster this mind-set as it is a clear and present danger to our development and indeed our very survival. For many of us Divali also marks the beginning of a new year. It is a day of starting afresh”. As such, my hope is that meaning of Divali will jolt us into truly seeing where our society has found itself and where we are headed unless we recommit ourselves to the morals and values intrinsic to the Festival of Lights. Just as we light our homes and streets with diyas, we need to recognize the inner light that is present in all of us. This inner light should guide us during our demanding journey through life and foster discernment of right from wrong. If we all commit to the ideals of Divali, our lives, homes, neighbourhoods and country would inevitably improve, develop and prosper. On behalf of the People’s National Movement, I wish the Hindu community and indeed all of Trinidad and Tobago, Shubh Divali. - Dr Keith Rowley
Posted on: Sat, 02 Nov 2013 23:00:15 +0000
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