THE deaths of both Dr. Cheddi Jagan and his wife, Janet, in the month of March, are the reason for a two week long exhibition that aims to capture the lives, struggles, contributions and messages of the former Presidents.

The exposition, open to the public, commenced on Monday at the National Library, in Church Street, Georgetown and continues through March 18.

On exhibit are ten poster-type collections that range from Dr. Jagan’s early life to activities surrounding his funeral at Babu John, Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice.

The collection also depicts the formation of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) in 1946, its successor the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) in 1950, the first government that was suspended and the government of 1961 to 1964.

Photographs on display will inform on Dr Jagan’s period of struggle for the restoration of democracy, from 1964 to 1992 and, a number, from his presidency.

Chairman of the Committee overseeing the work of the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre, at Red House, on High Street, Kingston, also in the city, Mr. Navin Chandarpal told reporters yesterday that the showing is an attempt to offer a glimpse of the late President’s activities and involvement in political, economic and social life.

“The simplicity of a great man, who did so much and changed the life of this country but always remained simple, will come out. He never gave up nor was in any mood to say he did enough and ask others to take up the battle,” Chandarpal said.www.
According to him, a tradition was started, through which a number of activities are put on each year, beginning with a series of photographic exhibitions.
The Research Centre, which houses permanent exhibits of Dr. Jagan’s writings and photographs, was established at Red House, in Kingston, to promote his work, Chandarpal explained.
He said a lot more information can be obtained at www.jagan.org, a website that is presently maintained by Dr. Jagan’s daughter, Nadira Jagan-Brancier.
The books being displayed can also be bought at various bookstores, including the Michael Ford Bookshop, at Freedom House, Robb Street, Georgetown.