Govt vows "to protect democracy" : Nuttawut
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Deputy Commerce Minister Nuttawut Saikuar said Monday that the government would protect democracy from anti-government rally leader Suthep Thaugsuban.
Nuttawut, who is also a red-shirt leader, said that Suthep’s action is contrary to democratic principles. “Suthep said he would end the rally within three days. If he is to do that, then he must use a way that is outside the democratic system,” he said.
He added that the government would do their best to protect the principles of democracy.
The red shirts would also protect the “elected government” of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
He condemned the rally, saying its leaders were falsely accusing the Shinawatra family of lese majesty. He said that this action is violent, and does not give the Shinawatra family chance to defend themselves.
