?Former United National Congress (UNC) political leader Basdeo Panday appears to have allowed hatred to consume his political career and bring it to an end, UNC chairman Jack Warner has said.
Warner said it was regrettable Panday failed to file his nomination to defend his Couva North seat for the UNC because he felt insulted for Warner to screen him. He added: "I think it is sad that Mr Panday has to end his career this way. It is also sad that Mr Panday has allowed hatred to consume him so much in his old age.
"I would think, Mr Panday, the way he has ended his career, does not serve as an example to other people." He said the bitterness Panday seemed to show against him and the manner he appeared to be willing to compromise the UNC because of his dislike for Warner was one "that people should not condone or encourage.
"I think if he allows himself to continue to be consumed by hatred so much it would affect him much more than it affects me. I wish him well. I wish him the best of health," Warner said. Warner commended Panday's daughter, Mickela, and brother, Subhas, for seeking to defend their seats for the UNC. He said the two needed to be "weaned... off the spite and hate of Mr Panday."