By Delicia Janneire | November 21, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited several key monuments in Georgetown today, reaffirming the deep-rooted cultural bond between India and Guyana.
His visit included stops at the Indian Arrival Monument and the Mahatma Gandhi statue, both symbols of the shared history and heritage between the two nations.
Accompanied by Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill, Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat, and other government officials, Prime Minister Modi began his tour at the Indian Arrival Monument Garden.
At this significant site, he took part in a tree-planting ceremony and laid flowers at the base of a replica of the S.S. Whitby, one of the ships that brought indentured laborers to British Guiana.
Following this, he visited the Mahatma Gandhi Monument located in the Promenade Gardens, where he paid tribute to the enduring legacy of Gandhi, a figure of immense importance to the Indian diaspora.
Prime Minister Phillips, Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony, and Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr. Vindhya Persaud joined him during this homage.
The day also included a visit to the Saraswati Vidya Niketan school in Cornelia Ida, where Prime Minister Modi engaged with students and teachers.
He was treated to a cultural presentation and toured the school’s facilities.
The school visit was attended by several ministers, including Priya Manickchand, Oneidge Walrond, Sonia Parag, Susan Rodrigues, and Deodat Indar.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit underscored the significance of Indian heritage in Guyana and the lasting contributions of Indian immigrants and their descendants to the nation’s cultural fabric.