About Quote by Kamisese Mara
“I was the deputy Chairman of the Democratic Union of the Pacific, and we started at 8 I think and I was called to the telephone and to be told there's a coup, the government has been overthrown - it was round about 9, 10 when the Parliament sat they had done then.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Fiji Times, 1987
A sudden coup disrupted government, highlighting political instability and the need for resilient institutions.
In simple terms: Coup caused chaos.
Key Takeaway
Strengthen institutions.
Themes
politics
instability
leadership
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- emergency planning
- constitutional safeguards
- public communication
Key Concepts
Democratic resilience
power transitions
crisis management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can governments prepare for sudden crises?
- What safeguards protect democratic order?
A Different Perspective
Rapid power shifts can erode public trust.
