After Monday’s proceedings in the Parliament, it is now apparent that with his one selfless act with respect to the Whistleblower Protection Bill on June 21, Cumuto/Manzanilla Member of Parliament Rai Ragbir has inspired the rest of the Opposition bench. Thirty-eight for. None against. The Bail Amendment Bill 2024 has received unreserved support from the Opposition, showing a rare moment of bipartisanship in a sometimes divided political landscape.
The Leader of the Opposition should be commended for this act, putting the country first and setting an example for unity. Attorney General Reginald Armour SC highlighted the importance of the bill, pointing out alarming statistics on repeat offenders and male reoffenders. Perhaps if this spirit of cooperation had come earlier, many crimes and deaths could have been prevented.
With this latest precedent, any move to discipline Ragib should be reconsidered. It’s a step in the right direction for the sake of the nation, showing that when politicians put aside their differences for the greater good, progress can be made.
