THE late founder of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Dr. Cheddi Jagan was remembered at a moving wreath-laying ceremony, on Sunday, in the play park named for him at Anna Regina, on the Essequibo Coast.
Wreaths were laid at the foot of the monument erected in his memory, by Chairman of Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam) and Executive Member of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Mr. Alli Baksh; Regional Vice-Chairman, Mr. Vishnu Samaroo, on behalf of the PPP District Committee; Member of Parliament (MP), Mr. Parmanand Persaud on behalf of the Regional Administration; Mr. Showkat Ally on behalf of the Rice Producers’ Association (RPA); former MP, Mr. Isahack Basir; representative of the Women’s Progressive Organisation (WPO) and Progressive Youth Organisation (PYO) Mrs. Angelia Singh and Mr. Abrahim Baksh, for Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU).
Baksh reminded that the function marked 14 years since Dr. Jagan died and he said the deceased was a liberator and teacher, who always encouraged others not to be negative and always look to the positive things in life.
Recalling Dr. Jagan’s struggles during 28 years in the Opposition, Baksh said the former was a great fighter who stood against dictatorship and mobilised patiently.
According to him, Dr. Jagan had the will to go on despite many having left and tried to break the party but showed him love later.
Baksh said the late leader travelled across the country and visited every community to interact with Guyanese at the grassroots level.
Another speaker, PPP stalwart Mr. Isahack Basir encouraged other Guyanese to read and study the history of Dr. Jagan and try to follow his teachings.
Basir, who worked closely with Dr. Jagan, said the latter played a very important role in the development of Guyana and is a model to be followed.
Basir exhorted PPP members to always be proud to associate with the party founded by Dr. Jagan.