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Election date announced
The government’s Union Election Commission has announced on the radio that the date for this year’s election, the first election since 1990 will be on the 7th of November.
Short of the numeroligically attractive 10th of the 10th 2010, it seems that the 7th was chosen for its numerological significance given that the 7 + 11= 18 and 1+8 is 9 an auspicious number in local numerology. So much so that former dictator Ne Win decommissioned bank notes not divisible by 9, in 1963 the year after he seized power.
However 11 is also significant for those inclined to numerology. The government has in the past sentenced dissidents such as the student leader Min Ko Naing to 65 years on the 11th of November at 11 am. 11 is the number for vanquishing enemies.
On Thursday it was announced that constituencies had been designated for the polling, and that further details would follow in news papers.
There will be 330 seats in the peoples parliament being contested and a further 110 seats reserved solely for members of the military, whilst a ‘House of Nationalities’ or Amyotha Hluttaw will comprise 224 seats with 56 of those reserved for the military. This will have 12 representatives from each of the administrative regions (states).
To alter the constitution it must have the consent of 75% of parliamentarians. This will make alteration particularly difficult as even if progressive parties dominate, the presence of even a few Union Solidarity Development Party (USDP), essentially a military party, will tip the balance beyond the possibility of reform.
The constitution also stipulates that the military cannot face trial in a civilian court and importantly the home minister, defence, security and border control will all be nominated by the commander in chief of the military.
In any case, the voting for the constitution was highly dubious, with approval apparently at over 92%, most found it hard to see it as a credible exercise in democracy, as it was roundly criticised by experts, casting serious doubt about the legitimacy in the upcoming election.
Tags: constitution, Election Commission, Elections, numerology, usdp
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this is all none sense stuff set by military group. If all those number really work out mean Military group could hold their position for forever and Burma will never be gained Democracy system….
Even if u vote NO. ur vote wil be counted YES. Nothing will be change as long as Military Regime of Burma was existences .
To strive against the Dictator constitution of nov 7, 2010
tluangsalai
California
Even if u vote NO. ur vote wil be counted YES. Nothing will be change as long as Military Regime of Burma was existences .
Therefore the result will be simply a change of clothing, from military uniform to suits, not a change of policy, personnel or government.
Tluang Salai
California
Every government fear is voters apathy. To legitimate the election process, the most important things is participation of all stakeholders and voters` votes on the Election Day. If people are standing in long lines waiting to vote at polling station, that government is very successful. The country is very happy and normal. In Burma, it is different story. The election is devoid of inclusiveness of all stake holders. The main opposition party, the NLD is effectively side-lined by the Junta. So do the ethnic parties. Other opposition parties who dare to play according to Junta`s rules are subjected to various obstacles in doing normal election process. None of routine electioneering had happened for oppositions. The junta intentionally imposed financial burden on oppositions making them impossible to field enough candidates in constituencies. To the contrary of this miseries for oppositions, Junta`s party is electioneering by means of bribes, illicit rewards, coercing, and intimidations. One of the minister said in meeting that they are of ready-made government. Another one not happy with this transgression further said that military will stage the coup if junta does not win election.
No participation of opposition+ Election= means no problem for Junta to declare 99% win. Shame on them. Let us see
Participation of some parties+ some votes on election day+ Election= means you install the fully legitimised military regime in Burma. Remember what Ne Win did in 1974. He declared Socialist Union of Burma with your votes. Now if you do not boycott the election, with the blessing of voters and some opposition parties, the Junta will form the legitimate military government and military parliament according to 7-step program of Than Shwe. Every vote you caste will be changed all into military vote. The junta have to do it by ballot so that it is civilised manner and it prevents them from staging military coup. So if you remember and love the fallen and imprisoned leaders, you got to BOYCOTT.
Nil Voters on election day+ Election+ some opposition parties= Failed election. How can the junta declare victory if there is no vote to count? This would be great theft of the century. None to count and no election is result. Let Than Shwe get temper Tantrum and let his ghosts generals stage the coup on him. What will the ordinary soldiers do in this day-light robbery? What will Useless Nations of UN do in this no voter’s scenario? Will it change the stance of China on Burma? Let them think about it. We have the duty to do our bit. COUNTRY NEEDs YOU TO BOYCOTT ELECTION. STAND UP AND BE COUNTED FOR BOYCOTT CAMPAIGN.
Even if Thitsaphout Than Shwe’s people get one vote only then Than Shwe will lie as that is to be expected and he will say they won the bull dust election. People in every part of Burma fight this traitor Than Shwe, he must be destroyed. The people of Burma have been murdered and raped by Than Shwe’s illegal regime long enough. No longer should you take the tortures and enforced slavery. You must have freedom in your own country.
Finally, the election date has been HOWLED: the 7th of November.
Be Fully Prepared and Ready for the Unprecedented Total BOYCOTT on that Day, 7/11/2010!!!
Just to Stay Inside Your Home, One Day!!!
Politicians who are not definitely astrologers.
No illusion at all! Recent resignation of Union Democracy party leaders show a clear indicator for wishful thinker. There is no chance for a real change for the people of Burma.
Election date November 7 bollocks! I what date the military invasion will take place.
king than shwe n his party will win the election, nothing gonna change inside myanma, as most of the people are carward, all have to revolt this army junta.