Nay Myo Wai (Burmese: နေမျိုးဝေ; born 22 July 1972) is a Burmese nationalist politician and a land activist. He is the chairman of Peace and Diversity Party from Myanmar.[1]
Nay Myo Wai | |
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| Born | 22 July 1972 |
| Nationality | Myanmar |
| Education | B.E (Aeronautical) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | Peace and Diversity Party |
| Father | Hla Myint |
Political ideology
editNay Myo Wai claims that he advocates a form of nationalism which aims to avoid an ideology based on a particular class, race or religion. and that he supports democracy and a government elected by the people.[2] However, he and his Peace and Diversity Party have espoused Burmese nationalism and anti-Muslim rhetoric as well as throwing support for the ultranationalist Ma Ba Tha movement.[3]
Political history
editIn his political history, he became foremost activist for farm lands by campaigning vigorously against land confiscations in Myanmar.[4][5] In his farm land movements, he campaigned against Illegal taking farm lands for industrial zone by economic elite Zaykabar Khin Shwe, a member of parliament for the country's upper house, the Amyotha Hluttaw and relative of General Shwe Mann, Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw.[6][7]
He managed to get back farm lands seized by the Myanmar military but not used by farmers.[8]
References
edit- ^ ""Parties"". Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ "POLITICAL PARTIES". election.irrawaddy.com. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ Salai Thant Zin (24 May 2016). "Anti-Muslim Agitator To Stay In Jail". The Irrawaddy.
- ^ Diplomat, Kyaw Kyaw, The. "Land Reform Key to Burma's Future". Retrieved 25 September 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Land battles surface in Myanmar as reforms unfold". Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ "23–29 July: Burma's Military and Economic Elites Continue to Steal the Livelihoods of Rural People". Burma Partnership. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ "Land Rights Activist Hit with Court Summons". 20 August 2012. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ^ "Only Fraction of Land Seized by Military Will Be Returned: Minister". 18 July 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2016.