Dear Editor,
I read in yesterday’s edition of your newspaper a thoughtful reflection on the life of a true Guyanese hero, Comrade Cheddi Jagan, written by Vishnu Bisram.
I thoroughly enjoyed his account of personal interactions with Dr. Jagan and his portrayal of him as an honest and principled leader. I share those sentiments wholeheartedly.
However, one would have expected that such a reflection might also have addressed a difficult but necessary truth—that the party Dr. Jagan founded, the PPP, no longer reflects the values and principles he stood for.
The PPP was built on the pillars of democracy, honesty, integrity, and the upliftment of the less privileged. Today, many would argue it has drifted far from that foundation, evolving instead into a party perceived as elitist, autocratic, nepotistic, and at times, lacking moral clarity. Even members of Dr. Jagan’s own family have, on occasion, expressed concerns in this regard. I therefore look forward to Mr. Bisram, as a strong supporter of the party, using his voice and influence to call on its leadership to return to the core principles of its founding leader.