Tribute to Burmese in Singapore, for saying NO to Junta guided Referendum

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This blogger has been following the unfolding events of Burmese trying to say “No” to Military Junta guided Referendum in the Island state. Singapore authorities have good track record of not tolerating any protest of their own people in the small wealthy country.

Burmese in Singapore have shown exemplary discipline and courage by not breaking the law of their host country while excising the right of Burmese Citizens to vote No.

Incredible, amazing,.. these are the words for non Burmese readers when this blogger saw the photos posted over this blogosphere. Young and old, ladies and men,all waiting patiently to vote No, in front of Burmese Embassy. Most of them were with red T shirts saying NO to Junta drafted constitution.

Very foolish decision was made by Burmese Embassy staffs, that was not to allow, those who were wearing NO T Shirt to their compound. That action demonstrated how Free and Fare this Referendum is going to be to the whole world. Burmese diplomats in Singapore are telling the world that they do not want No voters to be inside their compound, and they want Yes people only. Then, what is the credibility of doing referendum?

Only eight draft constitution books available for 100,000 Burmese in Singapore

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Amazing and unbelievable!

Burmese Embassy in Singapore has only eight draft Constitution Books for estimated 100,000 Burmese staying legally in the Island State.

When, activist Burmese pressed Burmese Embassy to provide the draft constitution booklets, before voting on Sunday, they only have the chance to read the book inside the Embassy Compound at 3:30 pm yesterday.

The strange thing is that all the answers relating to voting matters were given through a non Burmese, Singaporean Staff of Burmese Embassy.

Followings are the questions of Burmese Activists in Singapore, answered in English through Ms Anna by Second Counselor U Myint Htun ,

Answering whether Burmese in Singapore can get the draft Constitution books, from the Burmese Embassy in Singapore, Ms Ana said, Burmese in Singapore are allowed to read the draft constitution books at Counselor Office Counter only. The books are not allowed to photocopy, and also not allowed to bring out the premise of Myanmar Embassy.

Answering the question of whether Burmese can study the draft constitution in the evenings, U Myint Htun replied through Ms Anna, that was impossible as Embassy will be closed at 5:00 pm.

The counselor also said that Myanmar Embassy in Singapore has only eight draft constitution books. That is the reason why so many people come to the Embassy at same to read the draft constitution is impossible.

Dear friends in Singapore, you guys have exposed the true nature of Military Junta guided Referendum to the free world. Thank you.

Sit Mone

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