While out catching up with Grovehill residents, some are asking about Goverdhan Silwal so we feel obliged to tell you...
Julie, Alex and Colette were quite taken back when, some time after last year’s local elections, Goverdhan resigned from the Conservative party. Standing as an independent councillor for several weeks, Goverdhan’s next move was a complete shock. In fact, many feel that it was actually his intention all along, to join the Labour party.
Julie, Colette, Alex and many other who have worked with Goverdhan over the years, feel quite let down but more importantly, there is a sense that he’s betrayed the very residents he was elected to represent and who have voted for him since 2015.
Party politics aside, the attribute ‘integrity’ comes to mind, as does the adjective ‘lacking’.
Yes, groups such as political parties go through their ups and downs but the only way things are going to change is if good people stay committed and encourage change and redirection from within. Obviously, Goverdhan doesn’t see things that way. In fact, one would be forgiven for thinking that perhaps Goverdhan’s only agenda, is well, Goverdhan!
Recently asked if he'd changed his political philosophy, beliefs or even principles, he said no, which is even more confusing and only reinforces the idea that perhaps he felt that the Conservative party no longer could help him with his own personal agenda.
UPDATE - 8th September 2024
At a local Baytus Salaam (formerly DBWA) fun day held at the Grovehill Youth Centre recently, which was also attended by Alex and Julie (pictured), confused Goverdhan Silwal was continuing to wear his Conservative blue Hi-Viz, while standing next to (Labour) David Taylor MP. Perhaps he'll suss it out when he opens his eyes.
Changing the subject, the fun day was quite simply AMAZING! So much fun stuff for the kids and excellent food including cookery demonstrations by Dr. Monir Ali featuring specific diabetes friendly recipes. We got lucky with the weather, too.
UPDFATE - 28th October 2024
It's most dishonourable that Goverdhan is making out like he had something to do with the road safety measures being implemented in Washington Avenue. If he had any involvement, it would have been when he was a Conservative councillor and under the guidance of COUNTY COUNCILLOR Colette Wyatt-Lowe. It’s even more concerning that on social media, some of his Labour colleagues are actually congratulating him. He’s only been a member of the dark side for five minutes! These things take years to organise or don’t the Labour guys realise that.
WELL DONE COLETTE!
UPDATE - 10th November 2024
From Goverdhan's Facebook page (14:00, 10th November 2024):
"Salute to who sacrificed their lives for the Country, Happy Memorial Day"
Sombre pictures all around on this day of remembrance but not Goverdhan Silwal. He's having a great time as he wishes us all a "Happy Memorial Day"? And you still insist that there's nothing wrong with your English?