sorry to hear...how did he die?

He had a long battle with ill health.

He was a people's Champion

Deepest sympathy.  He was a good man.

Condolences to the family,he was a champion for

the people.

My heartfelt condolences to Navin's wife Indra and their children. I know he was being treated for cancer recently.

R.I.P

My condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.

RIP Comrade Navin.  May GOD Bless your soul.  My sympathies to his Family.

On his Facebook page, former longstanding PPP executive Moses Nagamootoo said:

“Navin Chandarpal, the last among a crop of committed Jaganite leaders, and my associate and friend for some 50 years, died this morning after a valiant fight against cancer.

Navin was a student and youth leader, and one of the few revolutionary intellectuals of our times.

He rose to the top of the PPP’s leadership, but after Cheddi Jagan died, he was sidelined, forced to resign from ministerial portfolio, then ousted by Jagdeo from his job as presidential advisor, which took a toll on his health from which he never recovered.

Navin was brave and defiant.

Guyana has lost a true son.

We share the grief and loss of his wife Indra, his son Rabin and daughter Geetanjali. Farewell, Comrade!”

Navin Chandarpal

It took real heart and soul for someone to devote his/her life to struggle against the PNC for three decades. Struggle against the PNC meant living like a church mouse and expending all your energies towards one goal - free Guyana from tyranny. Navin was one of those brave souls who struggled selflessly without asking for anything in return. Today's opposition leaders enjoy a life of luxury vs. those of yesterday. There was no City Council or Town Council under the PNC that the opposition had control over and used to steal millions to fund their daily campaigns on TV and Radio and dine out in fine restaurants. Opposition leaders like Navin were in the doldrums struggling to put food on the table.

The democracy we enjoy today came about because of men like Navin. The freedom that exists in the press and parliament are as a direct result of the struggle of men like Navin. Navin suffered physically at the hands of thugs from the PNC, now called APNU.

We must reflect on his contributions to making our society a better one. We must also cherish those gains won through hard struggle. To cherish means to defend at all costs and remain vigilant at all times. Guyana, like many other freed nations, are still under threat from the old guards. The best way we can serve Navin's memories to keep guarding those freedoms he fought so hard for.

May his soul rest in peace.

Jagdeo lost his cool a few times with his ministers and upbraided about their drinking habits. He overstepped his bounds a few times. We can excuse him for that. 

Warrior,

Gutter-rats like you who use filthy language in your attacks on people on this forum can never win the support of decent Guyanese. You belong in the pits with those PNC pigs from sewers who run on the streets of GT every time they hear a little noise.

May his soul rest in peace.

cleaned up

Navin Chandarpal passes away

Stabroek News

Presidential Advisor on Sustainable Development, Science and Technology, Navin Chandarpal passed away this morning at his home, the PPP confirmed.

Chandarpal had been ailing from cancer and had been treated abroad earlier this year. He returned to Guyana in July to convalesce at home

Considered a member of the PPP’s ‘old guard’ and close to the late PPP leaders Dr Cheddi and Janet Jagan, Chandarpal was welcomed back to the Office of the President by President Donald Ramotar shortly after he was elected at the 2011 general elections.

Chandarpal, also a former Minister of Agriculture, polled sixth place on the PPP’s Central Committee with 604 votes at the party’s congress in August, 2013 at Port Mourant, Berbice.

Moses Nagamootoo

On his Facebook page, former longstanding PPP executive Moses Nagamootoo said:

“Navin Chandarpal, the last among a crop of committed Jaganite leaders, and my associate and friend for some 50 years, died this morning after a valiant fight against cancer. Navin was a student and youth leader, and one of the few revolutionary intellectuals of our times. He rose to the top of the PPP’s leadership, but after Cheddi Jagan died, he was sidelined, forced to resign from ministerial portfolio, then ousted by Jagdeo from his job as presidential advisor, which took a toll on his health from which he never recovered. Navin was brave and defiant. Guyana has lost a true son. We share the grief and loss of his wife Indra, his son Rabin and daughter Geetanjali. Farewell, Comrade!”

PNCR

The PNCR this afternoon offered its condolences.

The party said: “The People’s National Congress Reform expresses its sympathy at the death of Mr. Navin Chandarpal, former Minister of Agriculture and Presidential Advisor in the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration.

The Central Executive Committee and members of the PNCR extend sincere condolences to Mrs. Indra Chandarpal, M.P., and other relatives and friends of Mr. Chandarpal.

Mr. Navin Chandarpal’s passing is a great loss to his party, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP).”

The National Assembly

The National Assembly has also offered its condolences. In a statement today, it said:

“It was with deep sadness that the National Assembly learnt of the passing of Mr. Navindranauth Omanand Chandarpal, a former Minister of Agriculture and Member of the 7^th and 8^th Parliaments in the Peoples Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration.

“Navin” Chandarpal served in the National Assembly with distinction for five (5) years, two (2) months and four (4) days, and was well liked and respected across all political lines. He will be remembered for his principled positions, his wit, and fearless and very amiable character. He was a friend to all and fierce fighter against injustice and oppression.

The Speaker and Members of Parliament and Clerk of the National Assembly extend deepest sympathy to his widow, Mrs. Indranie Chandarpal, M.P., and his children, relatives, friends and comrades.”

          Navin Chandarpal

Good move Ray. Navin did not deserve the disrespect and animistic behavior!!!

Good man.  May his soul rest in peace.  My deepest condolence to Aunty Indra and the children.

 Navin Chandrapaul

A Honest Man

In  2003 Jagdeo came up with a Plan to get rid of Khemraj Ramjattan.

At Freedom house Jagdeo Claimed he has proof that Ramjattan was "carrying information" concerning discussions at the Central Committee meeting to the United States Embassy.

 Mr. Moses Nagamootoo and Mr. Khemraj Ramjattan have issued public statements claiming that were there and they heard President Bharrat Jagdeo making these false accusation against Ramjattan.

At a meeting of the Central Committee of the PPP on January 31, 2004

Janet Jagan said to save Jagdeo Presidency the Entire Central Committee must sign a statement saying Jagdeo never made those accusation against Ramjattan about sharing information with the U S Embassy.

So they typed a statement and passed it around for the entire membership of the party's Central Committee to sign and then send it to the US Embassy.

That statement was passed around ....it was signed by the now "Famous 29 Funny Fellas"......and there were a few who did not sign it...

it was also noted....."The General Secretary, Mr. Donald Ramotar is on official business in Ethiopia, Africa, and Minister Harripersaud Nokta is on an eight-day tour of the Rupununi, Region Nine. However, they both concur with the statement."

Obviously Moses & Khemraj did not go along with the "Gang of 29 Funny Fellas".....Plus a few other members of the Central Committee refused to lie and to sign the Bogus Statement......

Navin Chandarpal refused to sign that bogus document.

It is a very sad time for Guyana to lose a leader like Comrade Navin. He never forgot the man in the street.  My sympathy go out to Comrade Indra, Geetanjali and Rabin during this very sad time.  Comrade Navin was always a good human being.