The Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) says the late former president Janet Jagan made a monumental and indelible contribution to Guyana over 65 years.

The IAC hailed Mrs Jagan’s contribution to government and politics, her input in journalism, women’s rights and in arts, culture, history and literature. In a press release the group said too her work ethic and discipline, particularly during the fight for national independence and as co-founder of the PAC, PPP and the WPEO (now WPO) is to be commended.

Additionally, the IAC lauded Mrs Jagan as a leading light in the movement for women’s rights, as a minister of government, prime minister and as president from 1997-1999. The group said she “possessed great ideological clarity and depth, remained steadfast, unwavering and consistent in her beliefs, convictions and positions.”