Groups urge Sonia Gandhi to seek Suu Kyi's immediate release and free Burma
New Nelhi: The Burma Center Delhi on behalf of 58 Indian and International organizations submitted an appeal letter to Sonia Gandhi, President of All India
Congress Committee (AICC) and Chairperson, UPA on Friday urging her to draw attention
to Aung San Suu Kyi and to revise India's foreign policy and promote human rights
in order to restore peace, harmony and fraternity in the region. Dr. Alana Golmei,
Coordinator of BCD, along with a group of Burmese activists submitted the appeal
letter to Sonia Gandhi at her residence. She said that the appeal letter was warmly
accepted by the concern staff in the office. "We have great expectations from
Madam Sonia Gandhi to take prompt action for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi as
well as restoration of democracy in Burma. Kim, New Delhi-based and exile Burmese
and Campaign Coordinator of BCD recalled that "during nationwide people's uprising
in Burma in 1988, the then Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi not only supported
the people's movement but also offered shelter to democracy activists to continue
for democracy in Burma". "Even Indian embassy in Rangoon provided financial support
to activists who were fleeing Burma to continue their struggle in India, he added.
The appeal letter was endorsed by prominent Indian and International organizations
as well as India-based Burmese organizations.
