‘Unparalleled development in every sector’ – Dr. Vindhya Persaud rallies support at Lusignan

Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, delivered a passionate address at the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C)’s final rally on Saturday evening at Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, urging citizens to vote for the party in the upcoming elections.

Speaking to a sea of supporters clad in red, Minister Persaud said the party’s track record over the past five years has seen “unparalleled development” in every sector, including education, healthcare, infrastructure, and human services.

“This is a party that has upheld and fought for democracy, a party you have placed your confidence in and one that has delivered,” Persaud stated.

And once re-elected to government, Minister Persaud said the PPP/C “will continue to deliver.”

“I have seen the track record that has touched the lives of children, families, women, and men across the length and breadth of this country,” she said.

With the Regional and General Elections just 24 hours away, Persaud used the opportunity on Saturday night to call on Guyanese to ensure a “landslide victory” for the PPP/C.“You have a right to exercise your vote. It is your right, your choice, your voice, and I am seeing you all over this country, standing proudly in your red,” Minister Persaud said.

Outlining new and continued initiatives, such as a $200,000 school and transportation grant for children, Dr. Persaud placed a strong focus on the party’s efforts to support children and families.

“Every child will benefit from a $100,000 grant from the moment they enter this world. No child will be left without an education because we care for and cater to their families,” Dr. Persaud said.

She also highlighted free education from nursery to tertiary. In the area of healthcare, Minister Persaud noted the government’s investment not only in building hospitals but also in training the necessary personnel to staff them.

“All citizens receive health vouchers, spectacles vouchers; this is about caring for our people’s wellbeing,” Persaud stated.

The minister also celebrated the achievements of the Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN), launched in 2021, which she said has provided free skills training to over 18,000 women across the country.

“That’s the real WIIN, the one that has transformed lives and allowed women to earn a living,” she stated.

Closing her speech, Dr. Persaud invoked the legacy of the party’s founders.

“With the power of your vote, choose twice, at the top and bottom of the ballot paper for the PPP/C. Vote so the legacies of Cheddi Jagan and Janet Jagan can live on. Long live the People’s Progressive Party/Civic!”