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Ketan Lal told to keep the dignity of Parliament
Naupoto is the new Opposition Whip

Ketan Lal told to keep the dignity of Parliament

Naupoto is the new Opposition Whip

By Navitalai Naivalurua
14/03/2024
FijiFirst MP Ketan Lal and new Opposition Whip Viliame Naupoto

Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has asked FijiFirst MP Ketan Lal to keep the dignity of the Parliament of Fiji after Minister for Agriculture Vatimi Rayalu raised a Standing Order before the morning session began.

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Rayalu had said that despite giving a full explanation in Parliament, Lal continues to post on his Facebook account about the questions he raised in Parliament regarding Rayalu taking his father’s ashes to their village in Lau during an official government trip.

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Ratu Naiqama told Lal that he was not here to defend Rayalu, but whatever has been stated on social media shouldn’t paint that picture of him pushing for this issue outside of the Parliament when a full explanation has been given.

Meanwhile, it was also announced this morning that the new Opposition Whip will be Viliame Naupoto.

He takes over the role from Alvick Maharaj.

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