PM Persad-Bissessar: Let Divali’s Light Strengthen Our Bonds And Build A More United Nation

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has extended Divali greetings to the nation, calling on citizens to carry the festival’s spirit of care and unity forward as the country builds together.

In her 2026 Divali message, the Prime Minister said she was speaking on behalf of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, extending “sincere Divali greetings to our Hindu community and everyone sharing in this sacred celebration across our nation.”

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Drawing on the Holy Ramayana, Mrs. Persad-Bissessar pointed to its description of Lord Rama’s reign as a measure of a society’s well-being: “All people loved one another.” The line is taken from the Ramcharitmanas, Uttara Kanda, Doha 20, Chaupai 1.