Meet Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Trinidad & Tobago’s first woman PM, whom PM Modi referred to as ‘Bihar ki Beti’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday. PM Modi emphasized Bihar’s rich cultural heritage, and Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar said, “Bihar Ki Ki as a betti, while accepting the roots of his ancestors in the Indian state. The ties between India and Trinidad & Tobago.

Who is Kamla Persad-Bissessar?

Current Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar have the roots of ancestors in the village of Bhelupur in the Buxar region of Bihar. Born in a Brahmin Hindu family, his grandmother and grandfather emigrated from India to Trinidad in the 1880s. His family is Lilraj and Rita Persad, and both Hindus of Indian origin. His father worked as an accountant and worked as a worker and routi shop at his mother Texaco. Some have a brother and three sisters living abroad. Kamla thanked her mother and grandmother for shaping her feminist values.

The rural Siparia gained many degrees in Kamla, Jamaica, England and Trinidad, born in South Trinidad, including a law (Hons.) And a legal education certificate. In addition, Arthur Lok Jack Institute made a manager MBA from the Faculty of Business Administration. He started to work as an educator and social worker until his full -time legal practice. Public service in 1987 Patrick started as Alderman at the District Council.

How did he enter politics with cam?

He was first appointed to the Senate in 1994, and then represented the Siparia election zone in Parliament. He organized key portfolios such as the Chief Public Prosecutor, Minister of Education and Minister of Legal Affairs. In 2010, he became the first female prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago after serving twice as the leader of the opposition. In 2025, he took back the prime minister’s office.

Kamla’s personal life

Kamla was 18 years old in 1971. She married Gregory Bissesar and was 22 years old. Later, they moved from England to Jamaica and they lived for 14 years. In 1985, he gave birth to his son Chris during LLB from UWI Cave Hill. He and her husband live in Trinidad. It is a leading political figure and symbol of the Indian heritage in the Caribbean.