Suu Kyi's visit to Rakhine boosts supports
Kitsapa - The National League for Democracy expects to secure a majority of Rakhine State seats on November 8 now support has risen following the visit by chairperson Aung San Suu Kyi, according to Nyi Pu, the party's Rakhine chair.
“Many people show their support for the NLD to back the need for change. It is sure that the NLD would certainly win victory in Gwa, Thandwe and Taungup townships. The NLD is receiving expressions of support from the north of Rakhine State as people have come to understand that they want change,” he added.
"During her Rakhine tour, Suu Kyi faced a barrage of questions about minority and majority relations. People understand that these words are the unbiased ones when we clearly explain it to them. The NLD's campaign tours win more supporters," said Thinkhar Kyaw, an NLD candidate and Sittwe chairperson.
The NLD did not face difficulties during its campaign tours of many villages, although transport challenges meant not all villages could be reached.
Suu Kyi told Taungup supporters that the NLD would change the system, never use unfair and dishonesty and carry out personal attacks during its campaign. Its campaign only identified the country's dysfunctional system and policies, she said.
She asked why Rakhine was poor despite the state’s natural resources, adding that a nation’s wealth was measured by the living standards of its citizens, not that of the administration.
