Gil,
What was DR. Jagan position on Stalin vs Trotsky?
I think it is fair to say he was Marxist-Leninist, but this Stalinist argument seems to be guilty by association. Would Jagan be considered a dictator by giving critical support to Burnham?
Although I was never heavily involved in politics my brother was and I never picked up from him that Jagan was a Stalinist. I know my brother hated Stalin and a lot of his opinions where formulated from Cheddi. I will keep an open mind and would like to hear from Odeen if he is reading this.
You said "Police searched PPP members homes and found books written by Stalin and PPP May Day posters with Stalin's portrait. Check the newsreels videos in British Pathe website." I read something on the Internet that the Stalin portrait during the May Day parade was a set up to make Cheddi look bad by elements within the PPP....I'll see if I can find it again.
Stalin Photo was shipped around to PPP cells in the country. In particular, it was sent to our home. Instructions to my father-the Governor was to arrive at the Rosignol Train Station, he was to protest with the huge portrait of Stalin hung around his neck. He did as requested. The following morning,about 3.30, the Colonial Police(3 lorries) with guns and bayonets surrounded the house. With a warrant they searched. As soon the mischief was carried out, the portraits would transported elsewhere.
Did the instructions come from Dr. Jagan? If I am reading Odeen's article above correct it looks likes there was a faction "Martin Carter, Lionel Jeffrey, Rory Westmass, and Keith Carter" that could be the ones involved.