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Activity |
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| 2010.10.29 |
Complaint |
Chairman of the Democratic Party (Myanmar) sent a letter of complaint to the Election Commissiom about the increasing pressure local authorities and members of the USDP are putting on Burmese voters to cast advance ballots before the upcoming election.
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2010.10.19
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Campaign
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Democratic Party (Myanmar) opened its branch-office in South Oakalarpa and Chairman of DP (Myanmar) will address speech on the event said Daw Tin Tin Mya, who is a member of party campaign committee.
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2010.10.14
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Campaign
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Democratic Party (Myanmar) will open its branch-office in South Oakalarpa on 19 October 2010 and Chairman of DP (Myanmar) will address speech on the event said Daw Tin Tin Mya, who is a member of party campaign committee.
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2010.10.11
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Campaign
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Democratic Party (Myanmar) tried to launch their election campaign in 20 areas within Mingalartaungnyunt Township with a three step strategic plan and has so far completed the first step. According to DP candidate U Hla Htay, their first strategic step is to distribute party pamphlets, the second step is to explain the voting system to local people, and the third step is for candidates to travel in their relevant constituencies and meet with local people.
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2010.10.09
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Campaign
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DP (Myanmar) candidate U Than Zaw Aung campaigned in his constituency in Dagon Myothit (North) Township together with 20 parties members.
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| 2010.10.08 |
Public Debate |
Two candidates in Mandalay last week participated in what is thought to be the first public debate of the election. Held at the Democratic Party (Myanmar) office in front of journalists and members of the public, the friendly encounter saw Democratic Party candidate Dr Tin Maung Tun and independent U Phyo Wai Thet question each other on policies. |
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2010.09.29-10.20
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Campaign
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Chairman U Thu Wai contesting for People Assembly in Mingalartaungnyunt Township has launched his election campaign in his constituency. By 20 October he covered 20 areas in the township
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2010.09.26
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Campaign
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Chairman of the Democratic Party (Myanmar) U Thu Wai presented party’s policy, stance and work programmes through radio and TV
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| 2010.09.14 |
Statement |
The Democratic Party (Myanmar) is urging Burmese voters to choose candidates wisely and without fear |
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2010.09.11
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Press Conference
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The Democratic Party (Myanmar) held a press conference to announce the collaboration with 8 independent candidates for the upcoming election
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2010.08.30
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Candidates
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DP (Myanmar) registered 49 candidates to election commission, 24 of them will contest in Yangon division.
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| 2010.08.22 |
Campaign |
The Democratic Party opens its party headquarters in eastern Rangoon. Democratic Party (Myanmar) held press conference and announced it election manifesto |
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2010.08.18
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Campaign
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DP (myanmar) open sub-offices in Tharyarwaddy and Zekone township and DP chairman U Thu Wai gave speeches in the opening ceremony. Democratic Party (Myanmar) will hold at least one public gathering and give speeches in each and every township throughout the country.
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| 2010.08.14 |
Campaign |
The Democratic Party opens its party headquarters in eastern Rangoon |
| 2010.08.14 |
Party
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Democratic Party (Myanmar) (DMP) says that candidates to contest in election are being selected in Rahkine State.
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2010.07.29
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Registration
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Democratic Party (Myanmar) submitted a list of its party members to the Election Commission
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| 2010.07.13 |
Alliance |
National Democratic Force, Union Democratic Party and Democratic Party have mooted the idea of forming an alliance to increase their joint presence in the new parliament. The Shan Nationalities Democratic Party (SNDP), the Rakhine [Arakan] Development Party and other ethnic Mon and Chin parties have also been approached. |
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2010.07.12-16
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Meeting
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Myanmar Egress held meetings in the Thai capital, Bangkok, with diplomats and non-governmental organization officials from Europe. It announced it estimated Burma's election will attract an estimated 77 percent turnout. Sources said the Bangkok meeting showed video footage of three Burmese political parties—the National Democratic Force (NDF), the Democratic Party (Myanmar), and the Union Democratic Party (UDP). A source said that the Myanmar egress said it had the mandate from them to request financial support from European countries, but this was denied by the three parties. A pro-election Thailand partner, the Vahu Development Institute also took part.
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2010.07.09
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Alliance
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Democratic Party (Myanmar), National Democratic Force (NDF), Rakhine National Development Party, Shan National Democratic Party (SNDP) and Union Democratic Party (UDP) are talking of forming an alliance.
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2010.05.20
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Registration
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The Union Election Commission granted permission to the Democratic Party (Myanmar) with its headquarters at No. 6, Kwetthit Street in Ward 7 of Pazundaung Township, Yangon Division, to register as a political party as of 20 May 2010. The registration number of the Democratic Party (Myanmar) is (6).
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2010.05.11
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Registration
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The Democratic Party (Myanmar) submitted its applications for registration as a political party
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2010.04.29
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Registration
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Democratic Party (Myanmar) allowed to form by the Election Commission
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2010.03.15
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Structural
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The Democratic Party Myanmar started accepting members. They have to accept at least 1000 applicants so that the commission accepts the party for registration
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2010.01.18
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Structural
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DP leadership is reconsidering whether to contest in the planned election due to the delayed release of the election law and limited time for party formation as well as campaigning.
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2009.12
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Campaign
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The Democratic Party has started Door to Door campaigns in 8 townships in Rangoon Division (Twante, Thone Gwa, Seikgyi Khanaungto, Kyimyindine, South Dagon, North Dagon, South Okkalapa, Yankin townships).
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2009.11.13
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Petition
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Thu Wei, the Chairman of the Democratic Party sent a letter to Senior-Gen. Than Shwe, asking for promulgation of the election law soon
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2009.10.27
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Petition
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Open letter to the junta’s Information Minister was posted on Thu Wai's internet webpage
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2009.10.14
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Meeting
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Chairman Thu Wei and Ahmyotharyar Win Naing organized a lecture meeting on in Bahan Township, Rangoon Division called ‘Review Discussion on Burmese Politics in 2010’, which was attended by over 30 journalists from the foreign and domestic media.
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2009.09.14
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Structural
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Veteran politicians and daughters of former cabinet members announced at a press conference in Rangoon on Sept. 14 that they would form a party named the Democratic Party
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2009.09
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Meeting
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The third force party held a three day press conference, but it was not approved for media covereage by the government's censorship board
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