Moreh observes Democracy Demand Day of Burma
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 08, 2014:
The 26th anniversary of 8888 Democracy Demand Day of Burma was observed under the aegis of Solidarity Committee of Burma Democracy, Manipur at Galngam Lentol Ground, Moreh today.
The event was attended by L Sontinkumar, Chairman of Solidarity of Burma Democracy, Manipur; Y Iboyaima, Working President of Manipur Tourism Development Society; Ksh Santa, Secretary of Solidarity Committee of Burma Democracy; S Iboyaima, General Secretary of NCP Manipur; Kh Gyaneshwar, Secretary of Forward Bloc, Manipur; St Mate, President of AITUC, Moreh as presidium members.
Representatives of various social organisations based at Moreh also participated in the observance.
It may be recalled here that on August 8, 1988, a mass movement was launched at the capital of Myanmar against the military Junta for restoration of democracy in that country.
Many people were killed and others maimed for life in the subsequent military crackdown on the protestors.