UNC MEDIA RELEASE - THE UNC CONDEMNS THE TASTELESS, OFFENSIVE AND SELF-SERVING STATEMENT BY ANTHONY VIEIRA ON SENATOR DEOROOP TEEMAL'S DEATH - 2 pages - 3 AUG 2025
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MEDIA RELEASE
To: All Editors
From: UNC Communications
Date: 3rd August 2025
THE UNC CONDEMNS THE TASTELESS, OFFENSIVE AND SELF-SERVING STATEMENT BY ANTHONY VIEIRA ON SENATOR DEOROOP TEEMAL'S DEATH
The United National Congress (UNC) expresses its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Senator Deoroop Teemal on his passing.
Senator Teemal served with distinction in the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago and was a respected cultural leader, notably as President of the National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC) and head of the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) in Trinidad and Tobago. His contributions to national life, culture, and community development were significant and lasting.
It is with deep dismay that the UNC notes the tasteless, offensive, and self-serving statement issued by Senator Anthony Vieira in what should have been a solemn tribute to a departed colleague.
Shockingly, rather than take this moment to unite the country in honour of Senator Teemal -- who positively impacted so many lives -- Senator Vieira shamefully used this occasion of mourning as a platform to needlessly deepen political division, and advance his personal political vendetta and narrative.
The UNC regrets Senator Vieira’s distasteful politicisation of Senator Teemal’s passing and calls for the Parliament to honour Senator Teemal’s service and contributions with the grace, respect, and dignity he deserves — without the rancour, bitterness, and lack of maturity that Senator Vieira displayed.
Dr. Kirk Meighoo
Public Relations Officer
United National Congress
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