Legacy of Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud celebrated at 90th birth anniversary

– President lauds invaluable contribution to Guyana

President Dr Irfaan Ali, Saturday evening, joined the family of the late Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud in celebrating his life and legacy and highlighting his dedication as a religious leader and politician. According to the President’s social media post, the event, hosted to mark Pandit Persaud’s 90th birth anniversary, detailed his inspiring religious and political journey through a short video feature, with reflections by the President, Vice President (VP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, his daughter Dr Vindhya Persaud, who is also Minister of Human and Social Services, and Chandra Gajraj. Singers Artie Sookhai- Khellawan, Vishale Samlall, Ben Parag, Neval Chatelal and Suraj Singh presented a selection of Pandit Persaud’s favourite bhajans and Hindi film songs. In his remarks, President Ali spoke of Pandit Reepu’s long political struggle and unwavering support for the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), as well as his pivotal role in relation to Hinduism and the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS). He said a history of the PPP would be incomplete without reflecting on Pandit Persaud’s immense role. The GHDS was launched on January 8, 1974 at the Shri Krishna Mandir in Campbellville, Georgetown presided over by Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud on January 8, 1974, along with other members, to promote selfless service and Hindu principles in Guyana. Prior to his passing in April 2013 at the age of 77, Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud presided over the Sabha for 39 years and served for many years as a Member of Parliament. (President Dr Irfaan Ali’s Facebook page photos)