The National Unity Government’s Interim President Duwa Lashi La emphasized during the International Day of Democracy ceremony that democratic rights cannot be fully achieved without ending the military dictatorship. He explained that Myanmar’s democratic movements are directly linked to anti-military dictatorship efforts, and the current Spring Revolution is not just a struggle for democracy but also a people’s revolution fighting for federalism. He clarified that the ongoing process involves eliminating the military dictatorship and replacing it with a federal democratic system.
The Interim President warned that as long as the military dictatorship persists, people’s freedoms will be lost, and they will not achieve justice, equality, or human rights. He noted that the military council is currently preparing to hold a sham election, which he described as a political ploy to deceive the public. He emphasized that this election would serve only as a political exit strategy for military dictators rather than a solution for the people. The president particularly stressed that while some internal forces recognize the election as fraudulent, they mistakenly hope it might offer a path forward, creating confusion about whether such actions support democratic rights or merely prolong military rule.
The Interim President described the Spring Revolution as traversing a difficult path rather than a smooth one, facing political storms and numerous challenges. However, he assured that despite these obstacles, the revolution continues to advance toward its original goals and objectives without deviation. He specifically highlighted that 2025 would be a year of particularly sensitive political dynamics, emphasizing the need to strengthen the revolution’s endurance and political immunity. He explained that while the revolution may sometimes advance two steps forward and one step back, it consistently progresses forward. The president urged maintaining revolutionary stamina and political resilience to continue the struggle despite various interference and obstacles, emphasizing that this is not a revolution walking on velvet but one fighting through hardship to establish a federal democratic system.
