THE People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s (PPP/C’s) thunderous display of strength at its campaign launch last Sunday has been hailed by the party’s General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, as an “incredible affair” that drew one of the party’s biggest crowds ever.

During a press conference at Freedom House, Georgetown, on Thursday, Dr Jagdeo sharply contrasted the opposition parties’ optics on social media in attempting to portray large crowds, compared to the PPP/C’s red tsunami.

He said: “It was an incredible affair. I’ve been in politics a long time, and I’ve attended campaign launches at the Kitty Market Square and that was the biggest crowd you’ve ever had by far. It was an event filled with festivity, energy, enthusiasm, diversity, and full of messages for the people of this country.”

While the opposition scrambles to keep its party together, the General Secretary said that the PPP/C’s red tsunami shocked the opposition’s camp.

“It sent fear down their spine,” he said.

Dr Jagdeo also took aim at those opposition critics who attempted to downplay their massive turnout, which saw Guyanese from all walks of life congregating in Kitty.

“If we had 5,000, they probably had 10. If you’re using the same ratio,” he said.

The demonstration last Sunday was not just popularity, but was also an indication of progress and a clear indication that citizens are welcoming the development.

Many of the attendees, according to Dr Jagdeo, were overjoyed by the PPP/C’s track record, noting that citizens were energised by the fact that the government not just makes promises, but also delivers.

He said: “People focus on promises delivered, and they were very proud that their party actually kept the commitment it made to the people of this country five years ago. They were excited about listening about the plans for the future and the President laid out many of those plans.”

Notably, the General Secretary also pointed to the diversity of the red tsunami, stating: “It’s a different crowd from the traditional crowd. [In] that gathering you had a large number of Indo- Guyanese, a large number of Afro-Guyanese, people of mixed descent, Amerindians and every other description you can think of. “

He added: “A lot of women came too,” noting that the party has a lot of women activists.

Dr Jagdeo also pointed out the role of young people at the launch, noting that their involvement signals their readiness for the future.
Calling it heartwarming, he said: “This party has a great future, because the young people are starting to pick up the mantle of leadership. Their involvement is heartwarming, because it’s in their hands that we will have the [sic] entrust the future of this party and country.”

He further noted that the massive crowd was not manufactured but, people just genuinely wanted to be a part of the PPP’s grand vision for Guyana.

The PPP/C launched its 2025 re-election campaign Sunday (July 13, 2025), with a high-energy rally at Kitty Market Square in Georgetown.

More than 30,000 supporters turned out for the event, blanketing the city centre in a sea of red and signalling what party leaders hope will be a landslide victory.

The rally, which filled the market and spilled into nearby streets, featured music, chants of “five more years,” and a flurry of national and party flags being waved under the afternoon sun. It marked the official start of what is expected to be a fierce and closely watched election season in the South American nation.

As the September 1 General and Regional Elections approach, the PPP/C is constantly reminding all that support lies in the streets, not on screens.