The United National Congress (UNC) lost one of its members yesterday with Cumuto/Manzanilla MP Dr Rai Ragbir officially resigning from the party, citing concerns over its leadership and direction under Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-­Bissessar.

In a letter to the National Executive (Natex), Ragbir announced his resignation with immediate effect, saying the UNC had “lost its moral compass” and no longer represen­ted the values it once stood for.

“The party has become a personality cult, dominated by divisive rhetoric, empty theatrics, and relentless internal purges,” Ragbir wrote.