Our biggest achievement was the return of democracy - President Ramotar
Written by Michael Khan, Sunday, 06 October 2013 00:27, Source - Guyana Chronicle
THE People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) began its 21st Anniversary celebration in government with a grand rally at the University Of Guyana, Tain Campus tarmac where a large gathering of loyal supporters weathered the afternoon heat to listen to messages from their leaders.
A section of the large gathering at the PPP/C rally to mark its 21 years in government and the restoration of democracy
Under the theme: 'Safeguarding our Future: Continuing Progress', members of the PPP/C leadership took the opportunity to express gratitude to their supporters for assisting the party to remain in office and, reminded them of the challenges ahead, as the Government strive to foster national development as a minority.
President Donald Ramotar, noted that in unity there is success, he added: "When we celebrate today we celebrate your struggle because, as much as (the late) Cheddi Jagan had such powerful characteristics, he could not have achieved anything without your support and it is your support that has continued to make our achievements possible in this country."
President Ramotar declared that the biggest achievements of the PPP/C have come through the support of the ordinary citizen and the party is forever grateful to those who stood up during the struggles of the past.
| ‘Our biggest achievement with your support was, the return of democracy to this country and we can't put a dollar value on that and we also can't put a price to freedom because, without freedom, we cannot achieve anything,’ he alluded. |
"Our biggest achievement with your support was, the return of democracy to this country and we can't put a dollar value on that and we also can't put a price to freedom because, without freedom, we cannot achieve anything," he alluded.
Prime Minister Sam Hinds in conversation with a section of the audience
The gathering was also addressed by former president Bharrat Jagdeo who based his address primarily on the consequences of ignoring the motives of opposition parties; Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and Adviser to the Minister of Local Government; Clinton Collymore also echoed the sentiments of the former Head of State.
At the conclusion of the event, representatives of the Progressive Youth Organisation (PYO) groups along the Corentyne provided entertainment for those in attendance.
Among those present were - Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, Minister of Housing, Irfan Ali, Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh and Minister within the Ministry of Finance, Juan Edghill and Regional Officials from East and West Berbice.
Executive Secretary of the PPP Zulfikar Mustapha expressed his appreciation for the support of Berbicians in assisting the ruling party to transform Guyana into a developing country."
Section of the crowd
Our journey over the years has been long and challenging but, our party and government have upheld our commitment to restore, rebuild and continue to advance the livelihood of every Guyanese," he declared.
Mustapha also pointed out that every citizen should be proud of the accomplishments of the late president, Dr. Cheddi Jagan and the leaders that followed, who took up the task of taking Guyana to new heights.
RIGHTEOUS IN OUR CAUSE
Central and Executive Committee member of the PPP, Gail Teixeira in her remarks to the gathering, said that through perseverance, the PPP became a democratically elected government and she urged those in attendance to continue their support which will continue to take Guyana to a higher level of development.
"We were righteous in our cause, we were just in our beliefs - Guyana will only develop through free and fair elections and in the presence of
Minister Edghill meets PPP/C supporters.
democracy," she asserted.
General Secretary of the PPP, Clement Rohee took the opportunity to highlight the many achievements of the government and, pointed out that there have also been flaws but efforts are, being made to correct those
President Donald Ramotar
deficiencies and continue on the path of progress.
"We have to celebrate, we have to feel happy and we have to renew our energies; every step of the way has been a struggle. We did it the people's way; we did it your way and that is why we have been able to sustain for 21 years," he pointed out.
Rohee, also stressed that the PPP/C believes in its supporters and urged them to remain loyal in their struggles to maintain a democratic state.
"We were born out of the people, out of struggle and we will continue walking side by side with the people of this country," he assured.
