Kamla: Seek enlightenment

She said this is the Divali message,”we must keep shining brightly today and every day.” According to Persad-Bissessar, “ The lights embody victory over darkness, good over evil. It is the cleansing of the soul, a re-dedication to peace and goodwill, guided by a deep sense of spirituality.”

She said, “ We need to immerse ourselves in an environment of good to prevent the dark side to control our senses and actions

.” In a separate statement, United National Congress (UNC) chairman David Lee, said if light is properly used it can eradicate the darkness of suffering, hurt, depression, crime, ignorance and poverty which plagues the nation.