NLD continues attempt to reopen offices

DVB ( 27 October 2003 )

The NLD members from 40 townships in Rangoon Division have been simultaneously sending letters of demand to their respective local election commissions for the reopening of NLD offices which have been forced to close down since early June.

The campaign started on 22 October and members are able to show their unity more clearly in this way and they are prepared to send the letters until they get responses from the authorities, said a youth member from Thingangyun Township.

Ko Mya Than Htaik, a youth organiser of the township also urged NLD members of the NLD from other states and divisions to follow their example and display the unity of the league until its leaders are released.

Daw Than Than Aye, a member of Mandalay Division NLD told DVB that local members have held a meeting on 24 October to discuss the matter and women and youth members are preparing to implement the plans. 'We will keep on working until we get responses from the generals and authorities,' she said.

Daw Khin Saw Htay, vice-chairperson of Yenangyaung Township NLD said that she would implement the decision passed down from divisional level to the township level. 'The people are depending on us and we will try to help them with all our heart and zeal... They may be able to kill our bodies but our spirit is growing even more,' she confirmed.