The Gurkha Movement for Democracy in Myanmar (GMDM) has held a virtual conference on the occasion of Deepawali. According to the Gurkha-Youth leaders, the ministers and the President of the People's Elected National Unity Government (NUG) formed against the Myanmar junta attended the 'Democracy Deepawali' virtual conference organized by GMDM.
The Gurkha Movement for Democracy in Myanmar is the official umbrella organization of Burmese-Garkhalis (Nepali speakers) living in Thailand. The Gurkha Movement for Democracy in Myanmar has been providing monthly support to the National Unity Government.
The organization has twice before provided financial support to the organization, according to the top official of the Gurkha movement. It is stated that GMDM has assisted various departments of Myanmar through the Myanmar National Unity Government.
Dreams of thousands of Burmese have been shattered after the military coup. The people of Myanmar, who do not accept the injustice and tyranny of the military dictatorship, have raised their voices against religion and truth.
They expressed confidence that the historic steps taken by the Gurkhas in Myanmar's democratic movement would continue together.
The Gurkha Movement for Democracy in Myanmar and the Myanmar Gurkha Society plan to support the Gurkha Defense Forces and the Kachin Gurkha Force through AJUG.
Thousands of Myanmar youths have taken to the streets against Myanmar's military junta. The GMDM has been providing various assistance to them.
The primary purpose of the "Democracy Deepawali" virtual conference was to raise funds for the ongoing military operation against the military coup in Myanmar.
Myanmar's popularly elected President Dua Lashila has said that the military government is brutally cracking down on Burmese citizens following a political coup. He said, "The Burmese are in need of peace and security. We are forced to live in extreme deprivation and misery. We will end it soon."
He also expressed his best wishes on the occasion of the great Hindu festival, Deepawali. He made it clear that The unity of different religions binds Myanmar. He also wished peace, security, and good fortune to Hindus in Myanmar and around the world.
The Minister for Planning and Finance of the National Unity Government, Tin Thun Nine, has said that the Gurkhas, who have been living in Myanmar for many years, have a proud history. He said, "The history of the Gurkhas has always been proud. The Gurkhas have never backed down when the country needed them."
President of the Myanmar shadow government Dua Lashila, Planning and Finance Minister Tin Thun Nain, Minister Tu Khanu, and others attended the conference. The Burmese community believes that the lamps lit by the Gurkhali Hindu community on Deepawali will spread the light of democracy.
The 'Democracy Deepawali' conference organized by GMDM is expected to provide Rs 300,000 to Rs 500,000 (Thai currency) to AJUG. Experts have said that such gatherings and meetings will bring more unity to the Gurkha society.
The Gurkha social organization representatives have said that the Myanmar army will help the people in the rural areas facing terror. Funds raised from the Gurkha Movement for Democracy in Myanmar conference will be provided to NUG later this month.
