TRINIDAD/TOBAGO, September 12, 2011 (Newsday): Minister in the National Security Ministry Collin Partap who is also the Member of Parliament for Cumuto/Manzanilla has called on all religious leaders of mandirs, churches, temples and mosques to get children more involved in activities that will enhance their spiritual and moral development and make them better individuals of their respective communities and the country.
Partap made this call in his address at a yagna (prayers) in commemoration of Hindu deity Lord Ganesh’s birthday at the Vishwanath Hindu Temple in Sangre Chiquito on Saturday night. His call was made before hundreds of children who were present at the function.
Partap said he was amazed to see the number of children present with their parents all humbly sitting and listening to the prayers. This he said are signs of discipline administered through parents and pundit Rampersad. Such discipline Partap said is responsible for a child growing up with the right set of values to lead to a productive life. He said such values are essential at this time in Trinidad and Tobago.