Dear Editor,
THIS year, the month of March is dedicated to many events, both past and present. The famous March 2 (2020) is automatically remembered for the infamous PNC attempt to rig the General and Regional Elections.
Despite winning the election, the PPP/C’s ascension to office was delayed and there was a call for a CARICOM recount process which confirmed the affirmative.

However, during the villainous five-month period where we saw delay tactics by APNU+AFC and its affiliates, the coalition harangued the Guyanese public on morality, integrity and decency, harassed the world about interference, independence and democracy; harnessed the last lap of spoils, gains and perks while conducting other skullduggery activities before acceding to the international community’s demand (in particular the US Government), to demit office and agree for the PPP/C to form the legitimate government with Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali being sworn in as the legal President.

This disgruntled date may perhaps demonstrably denote the most embarrassing, ambitious and provoking moment in the history of the PNC, when the party made their most desperate, dangerous and determined risk to defy all odds in their daring attempt to execute their legendary election rigging legacy.

Their formidable and notorious attribute was finally and firmly fumigated when the US Government placed formal visa sanctions on them and their friends, families and favorites. There was even incursion of dissent as dissatisfied PNC members internally exercised a “manicured Coup d’état,” trying to manipulate uncompromising co-operation within a gang of sanctimonious rebels.

To date, many of their members are in the court facing charges but, the case is still in limbo and awaiting trial. A classic case of “justice delayed is justice denied,” is being played out with the impeding obstructionists preventing the process of a fair and free trial being delivered. This tune is being amplified by the Barbadian counterpart but amputated by the Guyanese protagonist.

Be it an accident, incident or coincidence, March month is meticulously mesmerized with the monumental memories of the illustrious Jaganites! March 6th commemorated the 27th death anniversary for Dr. Cheddi B. Jagan, Guyana’s first democratically elected President to rule after the first fair and free election since 1964.

During the dictatorial days of a 28-year span, Guyana was ruled by leaders who rigged all the elections in order to gain and retain political power. Dr. Jagan was a beaten victor after being relinquished from power through collated collusion, consolidated corruption and conspired co-operation.

This corroboration was created through the instrumentality of an integration between the PNC and the UF Parties, the intrusion of a US/ British financed inundation and the infiltration of the “divide and conquer” intricacy. The intention was to replace the premiership of the decent Dr. Jagan with the devious Burnham. Thus, a dream was converted to a nightmare.

Jagan, via a controlled PNC mechanism, was unable to regain power and had to settle for the role of Opposition Leader. Guyana became a disaster for development for the 28 years of dictatorship under the PNC, riddled with discrimination, corruption and impoverishment.

Not until Dr. Cheddi Jagan won the 1992 election through fair and not foul means and became President with the help of the Carter Centre, did Guyana blossom to become a country free from economic bankruptcy and fortunate to favour economic development once again. Dr. Jagan survived for another five years to remold the PPP/C to political vibrancy and power the way for Guyana’s growth with a solid foundation for sustainability.

Despite being in the wilderness of a political but polluted arena for 28 years, Dr. Jagan was still a forefront runner for truth, honesty, dignity and peace. He was an ambassador for decency, simplicity and humility.

His accumulated and impeccable characteristics as a fighter for the poor and middle class, a believer in equal treatment for all and a contributor to the upliftment for human dignity globally, will irrefutably superimpose the ambition of any serious challenger. He did author four books and his remarkable writings will continue to find solace in the minds of friendly readers.

March 22 heralds the 106th birth anniversary of the founder of the People Progressive Party, Dr. Cheddi B. Jagan. A Berbician, he was born to a struggling family in the proud village of Port Mourant. A Dutch county known to make Guyana famous for their hospitality, had given birth to a QC boy who fought the prejudice of a “country boy come to town” stigma, became a US trained dentist and led the battle to fight the British imperialism and paved the way for a British Guiana to rid itself of colonialism to fly the flag of independence.

His lifestyle was pampered with charismatic charm, the irrevocable approach for openness, the opulence of friendliness and understanding, the emphasis of empathy, the dexterity of seriousness and determination and the crave for peace, progress and prosperity for Guyana and Guyanese.

March 28 is the tail to the trunk of the Jaganites’ trail on trial! The date traumatises the tenderness of Mrs. Janet Rosenberg Jagan’s 15th death anniversary, the first American born woman to rise to presidency!

Dr. Cheddi Jagan’s unfulfilled dream was a troubled continuity with the advent of his Jewish American wife, Janet Jagan, who succeeded him as President in December 1997.

She resigned reluctantly after reigning for a clipped 20 months duration, fatigued by the failed, frail and fragile Guyanese society, fermented with violence from the PNC and marred by the fanatics in a ferocious Opposition Party, creating mayhem.

In the month of March, there is also a marriage of cohesion and not convenience for peace, bliss and happiness as the Christians cement the advent of Lent, the Muslims maintain the sanctity of fasting for Ramadan and the Hindus herald the colorful festivities of Holi. Others are overwhelmed with the overpowering element to live life with positive vibrations. Let us mark the month of March with mentored memories.
Yours respectfully,
Jai Lall