Not a single member PNM MP attended the funeral of Hardeo Hardath, according to PP MP Chandresh Sharma yesterday. Sharma made the point as he paid tribute to Hardath who died recently. Hardath served two terms as PNM MP for Nariva, starting in 1971. Sharma said it was unfortunate that not one PNM MP attended Hardath's funeral.
Sharma said the contribution of MPs must be acknowledged. PNM leader Keith Rowley, who paid tribute to Hardath in a subsequent contribution, did not deny Sharma's claims that PNMites had not attended Hardath's funeral. Rowley said Hardath had done his duty with quiet dignity and had not transformed himself into a loud personality as a result of holding office. House Speaker Wade Mark also paid tribute to Hardath.
MPs observed a minute's silence to mark his recent passing.