Hakha people being forced to attend rally to support NC
October 5, 2007 - Having violently suppressed the protests led by monks and the people, killing and arresting them, the ruthless military junta is forcing the people to attend rallies in support of the National Convention across the country.
Junta pick up delegates from Chin state (In circle) who attended national convention end up in September 3. (Photo - Myanmar Time)
In Chin State the local authorities have summoned the people in Hakha Township, in northwestern Burma to attend a rally in support of the NC to be held in 'Vumtu Maung' sport ground in Hakha.
"The authorities have readied the play ground for the junta–organized rally to be held on October 8 or 9", a source in political circles in Hakha said.
It is learnt that the local authorities have informed the people through Quarter and Village Council leaders that two members from each household in Hakha Township must attend the rally.
"Most of people don't feel like getting involved in any kind of referendum. However, they have to attend the rally because they are being forced," said a Hakha local.
Dr. Hmuthang, a delegate to the NC, from Thangtlang Township in Chin state is also said to have launched a campaign to support the NC across Thangtlang.
The National Convention which began in 1993 as a part of the regime's seven-point road map to disciplined democracy was wrapped up on September 3, 2007. – Khonumthung.
