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FM
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Ravi Dev burst on to the scene in the 80's.  He came to fame through a series of well written letters in the press, decrying the PNC and championing 'Indian Rights'.  Many admired his intellectual acumen, his knowledge and analytical ability.  Some felt he was too divisive and extreme on matters pertaining to race. He defended himself from those charges and justified his stance.

He founded ROAR as an agitating body and it evolved into a political entity.  He criticized the PPP for not doing enough for Indian Guyanese and expounded of what he called the Indian Security Dilemma. This crossing of swords with the historic party of Indians led to some unfortunate incidents; notably a rowdy demonstration outside his home, during which an Indian woman lifted her dress and 'mooned' Mr Dev.

We can only speculate what effect this trauma had on him.  He later moderated his position somewhat and stressed his concept of a Federal structure which he argued would reduce ethnic friction and result in a fairer distribution of power.  He seldom goes anti-black head on these days.  A man can sincerely have a change of heart and so change his position. Is that what happened to Mr Dev?

He shows very little inclination (none at all actually) to criticize the PPP as a party or its individual members.  So much so that when one of his former comrades Malcolm Harripaul asked (in print) why Ravi does not deconstruct the PPP (or words to that effect) Ravi simply, and blandly, replied "to what end?" 

To what end Mr Dev?  Come on!  To every end!  After all, it has been your position that the ideology and leadership of the PPP is not reflective of the history and values of the Indian masses.  Is that not so?  Malcolm Harripaul lamented "What is wrong with Hindu politicians?"

Anyway, what do our GNI members think of MR Dev today?  What is YOUR assessment of Ravi Dev?

 

 

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Before Ravi started ROAR he had formed JCD (Jaguar Committee for Democracy. In fact he drove a Jaguar car. At that time Dr Jagan's PPP kept its distance from Ravi's ethnocentric political philosophy. Later on, under Bharrat Jagdeo the PPP and Ravi found common ground that remains so to this day. Ravi won't question or openly criticize Jagdeo/PPP because he believes it will only serve APNU/PNC's end or purpose.

FM

Typical PPP behavior towards other Indians who dare speak up.  Now let them deal with the PNC and get that lawless woman to moon granger.  

The PPP facilitated the demise of Indians in Guyana.

That kantankerous behavior is alive and well on GNI.  

Why they complained about a PNC supporter peeing on the PPP flag!  They could be just as disgraceful.  The PPP needs total reform.  

Baseman
Bibi Haniffa posted:
Gilbakka posted:
Bibi Haniffa posted:

Is Malcolm Harripaul the guy with the white thing on his mouth?

Vitiligo. Not contagious. A pigmentation disorder.

Probably punishment for cussing he Mattie coolie and wishing poverty to Guyanese people who are not PNC supporters.

That's a genetic condition which he has no control over.  Why did you think it's appropriate to poke at that as a way to get back to him!  You should be the last to do such!

Baseman
yuji22 posted:
Nehru posted:

Why is it when an Indian advocate for his brothers and sisters, he is racist, he is aggressive, he is divisive but when others do, silence takes over?????????????

Very true.

GNI a very good example. Any Indo who speaks up for Indo rights are branded by the AFC/PNC as racists.

You are a moron! Prince, whom you chastise regularly, is VERY pro Indian in his views if you read his writings carefully. He protects any Indian (even Nagamootoo) and calls out destructive behavior among Indians. Sees Jagdeo as detrimental to Indians in Guyana. Speaks for "Indo rights" and you "brand" him because you're too dumb to figure it out. So how different are you from the "AFC/PNC" you criticize? Idiot.

FM
yuji22 posted:
Nehru posted:

Why is it when an Indian advocate for his brothers and sisters, he is racist, he is aggressive, he is divisive but when others do, silence takes over?????????????

Very true.

GNI a very good example. Any Indo who speaks up for Indo rights are branded by the AFC/PNC as racists.

A good example are the PPP activists who harassed him and the coolie "scum" who skin she poke at the man!  Dem was not AFC/PNC racists!

Don't make it what it's not, these were PPP hooligans harassing an Indian speaking up for Indian rights because they did not!

Baseman
Baseman posted:
yuji22 posted:
Nehru posted:

Why is it when an Indian advocate for his brothers and sisters, he is racist, he is aggressive, he is divisive but when others do, silence takes over?????????????

Very true.

GNI a very good example. Any Indo who speaks up for Indo rights are branded by the AFC/PNC as racists.

A good example are the PPP activists who harassed him and the coolie "scum" who skin she poke at the man!  Dem was not AFC/PNC racists!

Don't make it what it's not, these were PPP hooligans harassing an Indian speaking up for Indian rights because they did not!

I have to disagree with you. Which PPP activists harassed him ? Care to name names ?

Ravi was anti PPP and the PPP had every bloody right to let him know how they feel.

Ravi is a piece of trash nowadays, he was humiliated by voters at election time. He is still entitled to his views, no one listens to him. Empty barrels make a lot of noise.

FM
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yuji22 posted:
Baseman posted:
yuji22 posted:
Nehru posted:

Why is it when an Indian advocate for his brothers and sisters, he is racist, he is aggressive, he is divisive but when others do, silence takes over?????????????

Very true.

GNI a very good example. Any Indo who speaks up for Indo rights are branded by the AFC/PNC as racists.

A good example are the PPP activists who harassed him and the coolie "scum" who skin she poke at the man!  Dem was not AFC/PNC racists!

Don't make it what it's not, these were PPP hooligans harassing an Indian speaking up for Indian rights because they did not!

I have to disagree with you. Which PPP activists harassed him ? Care to name names ?

Ravi was anti PPP and the PPP had every bloody right to let him know how they feel.

Ravi is a piece of trash nowadays, he was humiliated by voters at election time. He is still entitled to his views, no one listens to him. Empty barrels make a lot of noise.

Good.  Deal with the PNC!

Baseman
yuji22 posted:
Baseman posted:
yuji22 posted:
Nehru posted:

Why is it when an Indian advocate for his brothers and sisters, he is racist, he is aggressive, he is divisive but when others do, silence takes over?????????????

Very true.

GNI a very good example. Any Indo who speaks up for Indo rights are branded by the AFC/PNC as racists.

A good example are the PPP activists who harassed him and the coolie "scum" who skin she poke at the man!  Dem was not AFC/PNC racists!

Don't make it what it's not, these were PPP hooligans harassing an Indian speaking up for Indian rights because they did not!

I have to disagree with you. Which PPP activists harassed him ? Care to name names ?

Ravi was anti PPP and the PPP had every bloody right to let him know how they feel.

Ravi is a piece of trash nowadays, he was humiliated by voters at election time. He is still entitled to his views, no one listens to him. Empty barrels make a lot of noise.

Quickly forgotten,the PPP held a public meeting in front of Ravi Dev house and ridiculed him.

https://guyana.crowdstack.io/topic/d...nspire-in-washington

Django
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