Kothdiwala ‘disappointed’ but resolve strengthened

18 year old Khaleel Kothdiwala will have to wait at least three more years before he is able to become a Senator.

In a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, it was revealed Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley opted not to pursue her bid to have him appointed as a Senator, in light of the clear indication by Independent Senators that they would not have supported the measure.

At Friday’s sitting of the Senate, Leader of Government Business, Senator Lisa Cummins adjourned Debate on the constitutional motion after it became evident the required two-thirds majority vote would not have been achieved.

The Bill before the Chamber sought to not only enable an 18 year old to serve in the Chamber, but also to provide for the appointment of two Senators nominated by the party securing the second highest number of votes in the preceding election.

Describing the development as disappointing, Mr. Kothdiwala says it has however strengthened his resolve to carry on.

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