Head of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU), Komal Chand has passed away. According to reports, he died early Wednesday morning in Cuba where he has been receiving medical treatment.
Chand also served as an Executive Member and Parliamentarian for the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).
The Party’s Presidential Candidate, Dr Irfaan Ali, said Guyana has lost a champion fighter for freedom, democracy and workers’ rights.
“Cde Komal Chand dedicated his entire life to the service of humanity. He led the struggle in securing workers’ rights, welfare and freedom. His political life was one of dedication and commitment to democracy, social and economic justice which he fought for and defended until today when he closed his final innings in the journey of life. The PPP/C, workers, Region 3, Guyana has lost a true patriot and exemplary Parliamentarian. To his family, my prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time. May God grant him peace,” Ali said in a statement posted to his Facebook page.
Chand was 75 years old.
