“THE young generation doesn’t know about the past Guyana, which was once broken by the PNC. Therefore, we must enlighten them on what Guyana was, and what it is now: A country which has gained democracy in 1992…
“Come May 11, we must secure democracy in Guyana, and that can only happen when you vote for the PPP/C!”
Voicing this strong message to the large gathering on Monday evening at the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s (PPP/C’s) public meeting at Triumph, East Coast Demerara was one of the younger members of the incumbent party, Sham Nokta.
The young Nokta declared that the younger generation needs to be sensitised on the work of the PPP/C over the years, and this must be juxtaposed against the wrongdoings of the People’s National Congress (PNC) during that party’s term as the Government of Guyana.
He emphasised that youngsters of today need to know about the situation which the country was in under the leadership of the PNC. “The youths need to know how we were a broken and bankrupt country without democracy under the PNC, before the PPP/C came into office in 1992 and restored democracy and advanced Guyana to what it is today.”
Nokta said there is visual evidence of the wrongdoings of the Parliamentary Opposition even today, ergo the budget cuts of the Amaila Falls Hydro Project, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Expansion project, and many other projects which would have been beneficial to Guyanese of all walks of life.
He said that the now coalesced A Partnership For National Unity and Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) are urging Guyanese to vote for a change. “I know (that) when we speak of change, it is usually for the better, but a vote for the opposition is a vote for the worse, considering their wrongful acts over the years.”
Nokta said that, on the other hand, there is the PPP/C, who changed the country for the better.
GOVERNMENT ADVANCEMENTS
Over the last 22 years, he said, the PPP/C Administration has made advancements in all the various sectors. Some which he underscored are the transformation of the education sector; the development of the housing sector, which allowed over 110,000 persons to each get a house lot; and also strides within the agricultural sector, just to list a few.
Nokta reiterated the promise of President Donald Ramotar to strengthen the agricultural sector, and spoke at length on the President’s promise to inject $20B into the sugar industry. He said that the Opposition has promised to privatise the sugar industry; in other words, he declared: “Sell it out!”
He disclosed that the PPP/C also has plans to implement a new price mechanism for rice, once given the chance to serve Guyana again.
As the crowd warmed to the vibrant message of a younger generation member of the PPP/C, Nokta reminded that the work wasn’t finished as yet, as there are still lots more to be done and lots more development to be made within the various sectors; and this, he declared, could only be done under the PPP/C Administration.
Accordingly, he urged the crowd to go out on May 11 and “vote for the party that will continue to develop Guyana! Vote for the PPP/C!”
ATTACKS ON PPP SUPPORTERS
PPP/C stalwart Dr. Ashni Singh condemned the recent attack on PPP/C supporters and officials by the APNU+AFC supporters.
He disclosed that the attacks that came after the Albion rally last Sunday, and the others before that incident, are just a typical example of the Opposition’s behaviour.
He said the PPP/C respects democracy and fairness, and this is a matter which must not be treated as insignificant. “These are some of the Opposition’s tactics to intimidate the PPP/C supporters!” he declared.
“We must stay strong and do not let these people intimidate us, as I ask you to ensure that these criminals are never returned to office. That’s why, come May 11, I urge all of you to come out in your numbers and vote for the party which has a positive vision for Guyana. Vote for the PPP/C!” Dr. Singh urged.
By Navendra Seoraj
