The first to fall was Prakash Ramadhar, who brings a falseness to the politics that we have not seen for some time; the end result of slick marketing and 'handling' even his posture at the podium appears fake and uncomfortable. Had I not seen this side of the man I would have thought him forever a man of serious integrity, now all I see is a man desperate to achieve an objective at whatever cost and it is very off putting to watch. As much as it pains me to say it, Prakash Ramadhar will not be good for the Congress of the People at this time, not as long as his devotion to the strengthening and rebuilding of the Party is in any doubt. A vote for him in this election is a vote to moth ball the Party and may allow others in other organizations to plunder it and romp home with their treasure.
His other opponent was an easier conquest as there really is no comparison between the two styles. Where Vernon De Lima comes across as sincere and compassionate, Anil Roberts is a slow train wreck to watch and represents everything wrong in our politics today. As harsh as that sounds this is not a personal attack as i think he is a great guy but would make a terrible leader and may single handedly spell the demise of our great Party. There are roles for which he is best suited, but leadership, especially at this time, in this situation is not one of them. He comes across as belligerent, all knowing and crass when he should be aiming for strong, able and committed. Where the people need a champion he offers them a squabble. Where they look for answers and policies he offers distraction, deflection and misdirection. A vote for Anil Roberts is a wasted vote and a step backwards in my opinion.
We must be careful to not treat with these elections as if they were a beauty contest or a fashion parade, nor must we make the grave error of voting for our friend out of friendship. Make no mistake, this election is being as heavily contested as it is because others outside of our Party are fighting for its very soul. Political leadership is not just an entry to your resume nor is it bling to be hung on your belt and swagger. It is a trust placed in you by the people, a hope that by your existence and on your promise the lot of their lives could be elevated and changed for the better. There are things we can give to people because we like them, but power over our lives and our loved ones should not be one of those things.
Neither Prakash Ramadhar nor Anil Roberts are mature enough, seasoned enough, credible enough nor possess enough strength of character between the two of them combined to do the job that needs doing, the rebuilding of a floundering Party long on promise and pregnant with purpose for a better day.
Listening to Vernon De Lima speak tonight without the benefit of Prakash's sound bytes and Anil's crammed knowledge one hears again the genuine voice of a father and a leader and the caring of someone who is really driven to make a difference. I believe that he is the genuine article and that is why I have put my total support and pledged my effort to get him elected; our country and its people deserve better and have been waiting for better for so long, now that better has arrived we dare not flinch lest we lose it.
It is said that we are the ones we have been waiting on and this is true. Our political redemption is so close we can almost touch it, the power to make real and lasting change and to open doors for many whose sole interest is to make this world a better place.
I urge all the members of the Congress of the People to stand in solidarity with each other and with the Party on July 3rd and vote for Mr. Vernon De Lima, the change we have all been waiting on and the next political leader of the COP.
Anytime the people put God out their thoughts and put Anil as the leader,I leaving the COP for sure.
ReplyDeleteI will be leaving the COP if Delima does not win...I done left the country....
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