16.9.2003 is the 5th Anniversary of the formation of CRPP (Committee Representing People's Parliament). Members of Parliament who were elected in 1990 general election had resolutely determined to undertake the duties imbued upon them by the people with utmost endeavors. Accordingly, to fulfill the people's desire, National League for Democracy together with the democratic ethnic nationalities groups formed the CRPP aiming for convening of the parliament, thereby which will lead the way to the genuine federal union. Even before then, NLD which had won the majority votes in 1990 election and ethnic nationalities parties had already called on the authorities to convene the parliament and hand over power by Gandhi Hall declaration and Bo Aung Kyaw joint declaration. Later on CRPP has wisely extended its formation making it possible to include all ethnic nationalities parties and individuals. It has actually based on the notion that the parliament must be formed only with the elected members of parliament. The military junta, fearful of that notion, arrested and threatened repeatedly the members of CRPP and elected members of parliament. We, the members of NLD (LA) Australia Branch, in honour of its historic 5th anniversary, salute CRPP, which has been courageously toiling its way through very brutally repressive situation. We also welcome the day in support of the CRPP's unwavering endeavors. On this red-letter day, we make our solemn resolution again to give out our total support to CRPP.

Executive Committee
NLD (LA) Australia Branch