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Couva South MP Barry Padarath is standing by his comments regarding the conduct of parliamentary staff and has dismissed calls by the Opposition for him to be investigated for the alleged intimidation of staff as a deflection attempt by the People’s National Movement.
“I have no intention of being a scapegoat or deflection from the PNM’s debacle as it relates to Kareem Marcelle’s viral tirade and divisive comments. Incidentally, what should really warrant an investigation is Marcelle’s hateful speech, and whether or not this borders, if it is not a matter of sedition,” said Padarath in response to questions about the chaotic events which unfolded on Friday night.
Padarath, during Friday evening’s sitting of the Standing Finance Committee, accused parliamentary staff of bias due to what he said was the constant muting of his microphone.
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