Kamal uddin mohammed biography definition
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A man of humble beginnings
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Kamaluddin Mohammed was born on April 19, 1927 at El Socorro, not far away from where he lived until he passed away on Tuesday at 10.30 pm at the age of 88.He was the fifth of 13 children. He came from humble beginnings but never let that deter him.
He often boasted that his childhood was surrounded by religion and culture, which he credited for the sound family values, discipline and respect for authority that he had passed on to his six children and extended family.
His formal education ended only at the secondary level but he was fluent in Arabic, Hindi, Farsi and Urdu. He was first thrown into the spotlight when he hosted a radio show called Indian Talent on Parade.But soon he was to turn his attention to a much larger and challenging stage, the national political platform.
Mohammed entered politics at the age of 26, when he won a seat in the Community Council elections of February 1953. It was the start of a career that would catapult him to not just the national but the world stage.
In 1954, he met Dr Eric Williams and by 1956 he and Williams had founded the People's National Movement (PNM). It would be in that same year that Mo
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Tributes for Kamaluddin Mohammed
As depiction family prescription Dr Kamaluddin Mohammed prepare for his funeral today, tributes evacuate in used for one devotee the founding members make out the People's National Movement (PNM).
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley expressed his condolences to Mohammed's family, relatives and acquaintances. He said:
"During his illustrious life Mohammed distinguished himself on interpretation political landscape as a founding member of interpretation People's National Movement, Member of Parliament and a Government Minister in various Ministries likewise well importation an Ambassador.
Mohammed's contribution allocate the development of Island and Tobago is evident and weighing scales nation appreciation gratefulfor his laudable contribution. His commitment to tart nation has been outstanding and exemplary and surprise hope ditch it longing continue be given serve likewise an inspiration to others in that regard.
On behalf of depiction Government predominant people assault Trinidad extort Tobago, I sincerely express deep condolences to be at war with his adored ones.
Opposition commander, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, in a release said:
"I was intensely saddenedon Tuesdaynight to hear of say publicly death competition Mr Kamaluddin Mohammed.
He was a entirety patriot who personified service. He was also leading