U Ba Shein, chairman of the Rakhine Nationalities Party, has called on voters across the state to support his organization's candidates in the upcoming multiparty general election. The party received official approval from the Union Election Commission after applying for registration earlier this year and represents the Rakhine population alongside seven additional ethnic communities living within the state.
The political organization advocates for a democratic federal union that grants equal rights to all ethnic groups while preserving the Rakhine national identity. Party priorities encompass advancing peace negotiations, promoting cooperation among diverse populations in the region, supporting rehabilitation efforts, and strengthening legislative authority at the state level. The chairman emphasized support for two significant infrastructure initiatives: the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Project near Sittway and a Special Economic Zone development centered on Kyaukpyu.
U Ba Shein specifically highlighted plans for Manaung Island, proposing expanded solar energy facilities, airport upgrades to accommodate larger aircraft, and tourism development along coastal areas. He acknowledged that ongoing armed conflicts have forced widespread displacement throughout Rakhine State, pledging his party would work to resolve these challenges if elected.
The political organization advocates for a democratic federal union that grants equal rights to all ethnic groups while preserving the Rakhine national identity. Party priorities encompass advancing peace negotiations, promoting cooperation among diverse populations in the region, supporting rehabilitation efforts, and strengthening legislative authority at the state level. The chairman emphasized support for two significant infrastructure initiatives: the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Project near Sittway and a Special Economic Zone development centered on Kyaukpyu.
U Ba Shein specifically highlighted plans for Manaung Island, proposing expanded solar energy facilities, airport upgrades to accommodate larger aircraft, and tourism development along coastal areas. He acknowledged that ongoing armed conflicts have forced widespread displacement throughout Rakhine State, pledging his party would work to resolve these challenges if elected.
