Swamiji Calls on PPP to Concede

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Swami Aksharananda calls on PPP/C to concede elections

By Staff Editor On May 14, 2015 @ 12:56 pm In Local News

Amid continuing PPP/C efforts to challenge the results of the 2015 general elections, Swami Aksharananda today issued a statement calling on the ruling party to accept the result that it had lost the election and to move on.

The statement follows:

Following my earlier call for parties to accept the results of the general elections of 2015, without demand for recount and court challenges, I urge the PPP to concede the elections and let us move on with the task of healing and reconciliation.

We will be faced with a great many challenges in nation building, and I strongly believe that to concede the elections at this stage could be a major step in that direction.

We have gone through weeks of bruising campaigning and the population needs a respite from the fear and tension that seem to be mounting with the passing of every hour.

The interest of the nation must take precedent over the interest of party. President Ramotar is a person who is highly regarded for his humane qualities, and he should ensure that his reputation is not tarnished. I urge him to call the coalition presidential candidate, Mr. Granger, and congratulate him.

To be magnanimous in victory and gracious in defeat is a great tradition of our ancestors, and graciously conceding the elections will probably be a first in Guyana troubled politics.

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Former Member

Swamiji makes me feel proud of him.

5/14/154:57 PM

Former Member

Swami is a practical man. He knows his bottom line comes not only from PPP supporters but also from APNU+AFC supporters. He knows his school will be accountable to the new Minister of Education. He has a lot to lose. His statement is certainly welcome but not entirely altruistic.

5/14/155:02 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Gilbakka:

I think it was altruistic. He has done a lot for the country by educating young children. We can't ask for more. He has a highly successful school. I am sure the new MOE will recognize that regardless of his political views.

5/14/155:17 PM

Former Member

Declare the elections and swear in Granger – Swami Aksharananda urges GECOM

By Staff Editor On May 15, 2015 @ 10:02 am In Local News

Swami Aksharananda today urged the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to urgently declare the final election results and to swear in President-elect David Granger.

In a statement to Stabroek News he said:

“Almost 24 hours have elapsed since GECOM declared the preliminary results of the 2015 elections, giving a slim victory to the coalition. We are also aware that the PPP are challenging the results. Bearing this in mind, we are asking GECOM to move on with the process and arrange for the coalition presidential candidate, Mr. Granger, to be sworn in as soon as possible. We believe that GECOM has the authority and responsibility do precisely this.”

5/15/1510:37 AM

Former Member

Originally Posted by TK:

Swami Aksharananda calls on PPP/C to concede elections

By Staff Editor On May 14, 2015 @ 12:56 pm In Local News

The statement follows:

We will be faced with a great many challenges in nation building, and I strongly believe that to concede the elections at this stage could be a major step in that direction.

We have gone through weeks of bruising campaigning and the population needs a respite from the fear and tension that seem to be mounting with the passing of every hour.

To be magnanimous in victory and gracious in defeat is a great tradition of our ancestors, and graciously conceding the elections will probably be a first in Guyana troubled politics.

Swami is a man of great honour. BIG UP to Swami.

5/15/1510:39 AM