Do not let PNC play the victim role

Dear Editor,
A few hours prior to the penning of this article, I was appalled to learn of the death threats issued to the GECOM Chairman, Retired Justice Claudette Singh as well as the Government-nominated Commissioner, Vincent Alexander. No matter what anyone’s political leaning is, these acts must be absolutely condemned.

Personally, I do believe that Justice Singh is being taken advantage of by the PNC. I think any mentally intact individual would know by now that the PNC will stop at nothing to delay this recount to stay in power. It must be noted that I said PNC and not “APNU/AFC” because it is clear that the AFC is a speck of dust long brushed under the carpet, the Kabaka disciples driving the coalition.

I will not jump on the bandwagon and accuse Singh and Alexander of making false allegations. There are most certainly crazed radicals out there who think of the two of them in such an unsightly way. I am not here to be an apologist for these lunatics.

For all they are doing is making the PPP and the other small parties look bad. Can’t these people see that they are allowing the PNC to play the victim role? I would not be surprised if an inquiry/investigation is made into these threats, causing the recount process to be “put on hold”.

I am urging all my comrades who are perturbed by the nauseating electoral fiasco to calm down and remain civil. Stop this impudence immediately. Attacking individuals like Justice Singh and Mr Alexander is only going to place the Opposition parties in hot water.

The last thing we need is for the PNC to accuse the Opposition parties of inciting hooliganism. These individuals (Nandlall, Gunraj etc) are fighting for us. Yes, I know that the elections are trying to be hijacked. Yes, I know that there are sinister forces that are anticipating similar outcomes that occurred in 1968, 1973, 1980 and 1985.

Remain calm and let them fight for our democracy. We must not allow the PNC and their cheerleaders such as Mark Benschop to carry out this smear campaign on the PPP and other small parties. Be civil. Be calm. Do not let them (the PNC) get to you because you are only letting them win. I will end by quoting the legendary filmmaker Spike Lee: Do the right thing.

Yours faithfully,
Mokshanand
Kasinauth