CRPH calls for federal democracy in Myanmar on 78th anniversary of Panglong agreement

The Committee Representing the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH) reaffirmed its commitment to federalism and the fight against military dictatorship on the 78th anniversary of the Panglong Agreement, observed on 12 February.

“There was never a genuine union under military rule and its political systems,” said U Sithu Maung, CRPH spokesperson, emphasizing that the promises made at the Panglong Conference were never done.

U Sithu Maung highlighted that the failure to implement the Panglong Agreement has resulted in over 70 years of civil war, with ethnic communities continuing to endure hardships under military rule.

He stated that the Spring Revolution is based on a bottom-up federalism approach, where strength originates from federal units and extends to the union to establish a new nation.