“WE are a peaceful party, but we will not be bullied. Mark your ‘X’ next to the cup, and reject that sort of bullyism,” Senior Member of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Priya Manickchand declared as she urged thousands of persons at Bath Settlement to vote for the PPP/C.Manickchand told Party supporters that the only party that can give them progress is the PPP/C Government. Referring to the Government, she said, “We live what we say; we practise what we preach. We invest in our young people; we do it tangibly, and you see the results in your own lives.”

“We put women on the list and we place them in the highest political position in the country…. We are asking you to help elect Elisabeth Harper to Office of the Prime Minister on May 11 and put our women first.”
Roshini Boodhoo, a candidate on the PPP/C list took the stage and explained to the thousands gathered at Bath Tarmac, Bath Settlement that we all want a brighter future but “we can only achieve this under the PPP/C Government.”
She noted that “President Donald Ramotar and Prime Ministerial Candidate for the PPP/C Elisabeth Harper are the only choices to steer our country in the path of peace and progress.” She reiterated that the PPP/C believes in the children of the country and their future. “They are not only telling us, they are showing us in their actions – that is why I am here.”
“Be aware of your of past, you should be aware of happened so that we don’t make the same mistake again,” Boodhoo noted. She said further, “look at our young ministers such as Priya Manickchand, Irfaan Ali, Dr. Ashni Singh and one of the world’s youngest President’s in the world Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo,” pointing out the many achievements of the PPP/C as they continue their investments in the youths of the country.
TEAM OF FUTURE LEADERS
Boodhoo concluded by noting that the PPP/C party has placed much emphasis on the achievements of the women of this country and “come May 11 a woman will take one of the highest offices in the country, Elisabeth Harper will be Prime Minister. Come out in your numbers and vote PPP/C and make this the team of the future leaders of Guyana.”
Region 5 rice farmer, Mohamed Rafeeoodeen said it is a privilege to join with the leadership of the winning party, the PPP/C. “It is my duty to remind all of you of the significance of May 11 and encourage and educate you on how important this election is for all of us.”

He related that “we know what took place prior to 1992 – it is important we know what was the condition of our schools and look at what we have now… look at housing all the PPP/C has transformed this sector and have given all Guyanese the opportunity to own their own home… “
“Look at the improvement to our infrastructure,” he stressed,” adding that “we could not have sold rice. I was placed three times in the lock-ups and the PPP/C has created the environment for us to enjoy our country.”
“The only progressive party to go back in power on May 11 is the PPP/C,” he urged all.
Gobin Singh, a senior member of the Progressive Youth Organisation (PYO) in Region 5, echoed the words of his colleagues, noting the achievements of the PPP/C Government. He related that under this government he was able to acquire his own home and “many other young Guyanese in Region 5 and in Guyana have been able to acquire the same.”
He urged young people “to come out on May 11 and vote for the continued empowerment of our young people.”
Peter Ramsaroop, candidate of the PPP/C, called on all persons gathered at Bath Settlement to vote for progress and vote for the PPP/C. He alluded to some of the aspects of the manifesto, noting that the Deep Water Harbour that will be a reality here in Berbice will service many other countries and “our farmers will be beneficiaries of this.”
He said with this project and the many more “we have in store for this country” will create many jobs for our young people. “With President Ramotar and Elisabeth Harper they will take us forward and make this vision a reality – say no way the APNU +AFC (A Partnership for National Unity and the Alliance for Change).”

By Rebecca Ganesh