There will be 2 contenders for the race to lead the opposition United National Congress.

They are incumbent, Kamla Persad Bissessar and former Minister Vasant Bharath.

Yesterday was Nomination Day.

Three names had initially surfaced, Mrs. Persad Bissessar, Mr. Bharath and former Minister Devant Maharaj.

But by the end of the Nomination Day process, Mr. Maharaj pulled his name.

He was not pleased with the process.

Vasant Bharath completed his process yesterday.

He feels he stands a very good chance of unseating Mrs. Persad Bissessar.

He said he has a team ready to fill all the positions up for grabs next month.