Suu Kyi to push for charter change in Magway rally
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Aung San Suu Kyi, the chairperson of the National League for Democracy (NLD), will make a public speech on constitutional amendment in Pakokku, Magway, on July 12, said Lower House MP Paik Ko.
“Aung San Suu Kyi will be at a public rally pushing for change on Section 436 in Pakokku,” said Paik Ko.
“She will be arriving in the morning on July 12 and will make a speech in the evening. She will not stay overnight at Pakokku but leave after the speech. It is not certain whether she will travel on to Yaysagyo and Myaing towns.
Nay Myo Kyaw, the NLD secretary of Magway, said: “We have information that Suu Kyi would come to Pakokku on July 12. We have arranged for a hearty welcome for Suu Kyi. Security measures have been prepared for the public rally to come to a peaceful conclusion. NLD members will surround Suu Kyi for security reasons.”
Businessman Aung Zaw Htet of Pakokku said: “Suu Kyi failed to come to Pakokku in the by-elections. I have never listened to the live speeches of Suu Kyi.
“Now I am glad to know that Suu Kyi will come to Pakokku as I will love to hear her live speech. The people from nearby towns are also happy to listen to Suu Kyi.”
The Charter change campaign has been launched by the NLD and the 88 Generation across the country starting from May 23 to July 19.
Any 18 year old has the right to give signature support. Petitioners must be of good mental health.
Suu Kyi previously said government civil servants including soldiers could sign and those attempting not to sign should face legal action.
A public rally was held in Sittwe on Saturday, while a second one was held in Minbu on Sunday. Rallies will be held in Taunggyi on Thursday, Kengtung on Saturday and Tachilek on Sunday.
