Devesh Maharaj
The Honourable Devesh Maharaj | |
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| Member of Parliament for Aranguez/St Joseph | |
| Assumed office 3 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Terrence Deyalsingh (Saint Joseph) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | UNC |
Devesh Maharaj is a Trinidad and Tobago politician from the United National Congress (UNC). He has been MP for Aranguez/St Joseph in the House of Representatives since 2025.[1]
Career
Maharaj is an attorney.[2] He has been active in the UNC since 1991.[3] In the 2025 election, Maharaj unseated People's National Movement (PNM) MP Terrence Deyalsingh.[4]
On 3 May 2025, Maharaj was appointed Minister of Justice, Minister in the Ministry of the Attorney General by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.[5]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC | 9,908 | 57.1% |  10.06
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| PNM | Terrence Deyalsingh | 6,672 | 38.5% |  13.08
| |
| PF | Anthony Darryl Dolland | 350 | 2.0% | 
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| NTA | Gary Griffith | 334 | 1.9% |
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| THC | Marcus Ramkissoon | 27 | 0.2% |
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| Majority | 3,236 | 18.6% | |||
| Turnout | 17,339 | 60.05% | |||
| Registered electors | 28,873 | ||||
| UNC gain from PNM | Swing | 11.57% | |||
See also
References
- ^ "The Honourable Devesh Maharaj". Parliament of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
- ^ Reporter, Newsday (22 December 2024). "Attorney Sturge among latest five UNC candidates". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ Ramsubhag, Sherlan (23 December 2024). "Wayne Sturge for Toco/Sangre Grande as UNC picks five more". Trinidad Express Newspapers. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
- ^ "Terrence says his journey is over in Aranguez/St Joseph". Loop News. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ "New Cabinet sworn In: Full list of appointments". Trinidad Express Newspapers. 3 May 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION. PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2025. DETAILED PRELIMINARY RESULTS Archived 2 May 2025 at the Wayback Machine