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Indian lawmakers for restoration of democracy in Pak, Myanmar
Concerned over undemocratic regimes in its neighbourhood, Indian lawmakers today demanded restoration of democracy both in Pakistan and Myanmar. "Both the government and the people of India are for democracy in Myanmar and extends its support to the Aung San Suu Kyi-led democratic movement," Rajya Sabha member and noted Gandhian Nirmala Deshpande said addressing a seminar on 'India's Role for National Reconciliation in Myanmar' here.
The Times of India,New Delhi:
Concerned over undemocratic regimes in its neighbourhood, Indian lawmakers today demanded restoration of democracy both in Pakistan and Myanmar.
"Both the government and the people of India are for democracy in Myanmar and extends its support to the Aung San Suu Kyi-led democratic movement," Rajya Sabha member and noted Gandhian Nirmala Deshpande said addressing a seminar on 'India's Role for National Reconciliation in Myanmar' here.
However, she said that people of Myanmar, like Suu Kyi, should fight for democracy in the country.
Defending the government's policy of engaging Myanmar's military leadership, Deshpande said "it may be a tactical move for any future purpose." Rajya Sabha MP Sharad Joshi said there was a need for democracy in Myanmar as also Pakistan.
"Restoration of democracy in Pakistan is our greater concern because it is directly involved with us on several issues," he said adding negotiations with a democratic government will be easier.
Deshpande expressed solidarity with Suu Kyi and demanded her immediate release from the dentention by the military junta in Myanmar.