President and PPP remember "Comrade Navin"

President Donald Ramotar has described the passing of former Agriculture Minister and long-serving executive of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Navin Chandarpal as a significant blow to Guyana.

President Ramotar, on behalf of the Government and his family, has extended sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of the late Presidential Advisor on Sustainable Development.

Mr. Ramotar said Chandarpal’s death is a significant loss to Guyana, noting that he served the country with distinction, first as a parliamentarian and then as a Government Minister adding that Chandarpal’s death is also a significant loss to the PPP, for which he served as an executive member for many years, noting that he showed the fortitude of a true fighter for battling his illness to the end. Chandarpal served in the seventh and eighth Parliaments for over five years.

The Central Committee of the People’s Progressive Party in a statement on Tuesday evening said Navin Chandarpal also played an active role in student politics and at one time was elected President of the University of Guyana Student’s Society (UGSS).

“Cde. Chandarpal represented the PPP and the PYO at several meetings and seminars both locally and internationally. He played a key role in the struggle against imperialism and dictatorial rule in the country. Following the restoration of democratic rule and the assumption of the PPP/C to office in October 1992, Cde. Chandarpal served in several capacities including that of Minister of Agriculture and as Presidential Adviser, a position which he held until the time of his passing” the statement said.

The party said Chandarpal’s passing is a great loss to the Party “but his sterling contributions; his dedication, commitment and loyalty to the Party will no doubt serve to inspire others in the struggle for a peaceful, progressive and prosperous Guyana”.

Filed: 29th October, 2014