Former Surinamese Minister Rishma Kuldipsingh has vehemently refuted allegations made by NDP parliamentarians Rabin Parmessar and Rosselli Cotino, labeling their statements as false and misleading. The accusations, presented in parliament, suggested that Kuldipsingh received double salaries during her tenure as Minister of Economic Affairs. She asserts that these claims were deliberately fabricated to undermine her integrity. Kuldipsingh felt compelled to respond, as her name was brought up in parliament without formal agenda or discussion, seemingly with the intent to tarnish her reputation. She emphasized that she proactively halted her official salary upon leaving the ministry, sending two official letters—first to the Minister of Economic Affairs and then to the ministry’s director. Due to bureaucratic delays, it took over three months for the administrative process to be completed, during which payments were mistakenly deposited into her account. Kuldipsingh clarified that she voluntarily returned these amounts in full, stating, ‘All evidence of this is in my possession, and I am sharing it with the public.’ She provided official correspondence to substantiate her claims. The former minister criticized the NDP parliamentarians’ actions as ‘a low point for parliament,’ arguing that such behavior erodes public trust in the institution. Kuldipsingh reaffirmed her commitment to integrity during her tenure, vowing never to act against the interests of Suriname or its citizens. She called on DNA Chairman Ashwin Adhin to correct the misinformation and ensure that parliament members adhere to established norms and conventions.
Ex-minister Kuldipsingh noemt uitspraken in DNA over dubbele salaris misleidend
