FLP being dominated by the two Chaudhrys - Anthony

Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary, Felix Anthony has revealed that he walked out of the Fiji Labour Party Annual Delegates Conference over the weekend over what he terms as frustration as he witnessed firsthand the practices and operations of the party. 

Anthony claims that he had discussions with FLP Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry before the conference and an agreement was reached that the election of the party office bearers be deferred as consultations were needed to get credible people to take up the positions.

He said he highlighted his concerns on the fact that many well educated, professional and people of good standing have over the period left FLP because he said there is no tolerance for debate, opposing views and any questions are interpreted as a challenge to the leadership.

Anthony said when the conference started, the election process went ahead although there was an agreement reached earlier.

Anthony said the current lineup of FLP officials is weak and according to him none of the officers have shown real commitment to the party other than to the Leader only.

He said those who were in the FLP meeting would have observed the father-and-son, Mahendra and Rajendra Chaudhry domination on each and every discussion and allowed little room for anyone else to have their say.  

Felix Anthony said the Labour Party will become irrelevant and is on a downward slide. 

He said the party will see its demise in a very short span of time.

 

Anthony went on to say that Mahendra Chaudhry is now talking about the hard times the workers are facing but the FLP Leader was the Minister of Finance in March 2007 and recommended a 5% across the board pay cut for government workers.

Fijivillage has contacted Mahendra Chaudhry and he said he will comment on Anthony’s statement later today. 

Stay with us for that.