Burmese Democracy Activists in India will Stage Protest Rally against the Electoral Laws Announced by the Military Regime

Press Advisory

16 March 2010

Burmese Democracy Activists in India will Stage Protest Rally against the Electoral Laws Announced by the Military Regime

In response to the military regime’s release of new electoral laws for 2010 elections, Burmese Democracy Activists in India will stage a protest rally against the undemocratic laws at Janta Mantar on 17^th March in New Delhi.

On 8^th March, the ruling State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) released the five sets of new electoral laws to govern the upcoming elections in 2010, whose date has yet to be announced.

The Political Parties Registration Law requires that parties register within 60 days, giving the National League for Democracy two months to decide whether to kick-out democratic leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi as its leader or become a banned party. 2200 political prisoners are also not allowed to participate in the new elections.

This is totally against the will of the peoples of Burma and the international community including the United Nations. UN Secretary General has been urging the Burmese junta to release all political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi and start inclusive dialogue with key stakeholders from democracy groups and ethnic nationalities for the reconciliation.

To protest against the undemocratic electoral laws Burmese democracy activists in India will stage a protest rally. You are requested to send the reporter and photographer from your media agency to cover the event as per the schedule below.

Schedule

Date : 17^th March 2010 , Wednesday

Time : 11:00 AM

Venue: Janta Mantar

For media contact : Dr.Tint Swe Burmese MP, NLD at 9810003286

Thin Thin Aung , Women’s league of Burma at 9891252316