Continuing with the current political system shows is irresponsible towards the next generation, so, everyone should attempt to change the political system and constitution, said Khun Tun Oo, the Shan chairman of the United Nationalities Alliance (UNA), an alliance of ethnic political parties.
He was speaking at an event to celebrate 25 years since the 1990 elections, which was being held at Judson Hall in Yangon University on 27 May.
He said: “If we continue with this system we will be being irresponsible to future generations. If possible we do not want to continue this system for the next generation [to inherit]. I urge everyone to enthusiastically attempt together [to change the system].”
He added: “The current parliament’s term is nearly over, though government promises of reform are frequently heard they fail to keep their promises so we need to be unified.”
He believes that the push for constitutional change should not just come from the political class but from all types and classes of people.
He said: “All people and ethnic armed groups want to have peace and a federal union, but they need to try hard to achieve that. It is impossible to do if only political parties and organizations [make the demands], when all classes of people participate we can reach that goal.”
Ex-parliament members, representatives from ethnic armed organisations and monks were amongst those who attended the event commemorating the 1990 elections. Representatives from the National League for Democracy (NLD) and the 88 Generation Peace and Open Society did not attend.
Translated by Aung Myat Soe English version written by Mark Inkey for BNI
Photo Caption: Khun Tun Oo Talks at Conference to Celebrate 1990 Election
