Former Union parliament speaker and party chairman Thura U Shwe Mann has called for an investigation into the legality of his dismissal from the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) four days ago, the Global New Light of Myanmar reported on 26 April.
It was reported that 17 other USDP members were also purged, including the current Minister for Religious Affairs and Culture Thura U Aung Ko, allegedly for violating the USDP charter.
The former Union parliament speaker suggested that party members, the public and qualified organisations review whether the party’s actions are in line with its own rules and regulations.
Thura U Shwe Mann plans to hold a press conference tomorrow on the premises of the Union parliament, where he will respond to questions about the USDP purge against him and his allies, the report said
