Let’s vote for the “Dragon” to ensure peace, stability, and development.
I sincerely wish all esteemed voters good health, happiness, and well-being, both physically and mentally. I am Nang Yi Yi Win (aka) Nang Lon Kham, the Central Executive Committee member of the Pa-O National Organization (PNO). I would like to introduce the Pa-O National Organization (PNO), which will be contesting in the general elections to be held in 2025 and 2026.
On 24–25 March 2010, a Pa-O National Conference was held, attended by a wide range of representatives from across the Pa-O community. These included leaders from the Pa-O National Organization (PNO) led by U Aung Kham Hti, other Pa-O leaders from political, literary and cultural organizations, heads of Pa-O literary and cultural committees at different universities, leaders from various Pa-O social organizations, as well as public representatives, intellectuals, and professionals from Shan, Kayah, Kayin and Mon states, and the regions of Bago, Yangon, and Mandalay. All attendees of the conference unanimously agreed to establish the Pa-O National Organization (PNO) so that it could participate in the upcoming general elections as a political party representing the Pa-O ethnic nationality. So, our Pa-O National Organization (PNO) was established in 2010 to compete in the general elections as a party representing the Pa-O ethnic people.
Esteemed voters,
Thanks to the steadfast support and encouragement of the Pa-O ethnic people as well as our fellow ethnic national brethren, the Pa-O National Organization (PNO) was able to contest with 10 candidates in the 2010 general election in Shan State, and all 10 were successfully elected as Hluttaw representatives. In the 2015 general election, the party fielded 11 candidates in Shan State, of whom 10 were elected. As a result, the elected representatives of the PNO had the opportunity to serve in various Hluttaw and in the leading body of the Pa-O Self-Administered Zone. They have diligently worked for the prosperity and benefit of both the nation and the people.
In every election in which it achieved success, our Pa-O National Organization (PNO) has prioritized regional development and the socioeconomic advancement of the people. In line with the provisions of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA), the party has led and organized national-level political dialogues for the Pa-O ethnic people, actively participated in the domestic peace process, and taken an important role in constitutional amendment efforts. The PNO has also made strong efforts to establish laws and bylaws that protect and safeguard the rights of ethnic nationalities. Moreover, it has engaged directly with the public to understand and address their needs, carried out programs to enhance the capacity of youth and women, and implemented public awareness and education activities.
In addition, our party has actively carried out various initiatives such as creating job opportunities, implementing timely public information activities for the benefit of the people, and preserving and promoting national identity and historical heritage. We have also undertaken regional development works, including the construction and improvement of roads, bridges, electricity supply, schools, and dispensaries.
urthermore, the party has supported efforts to produce high-value agricultural products, assisted in developing individual and family-based livelihood and livestock enterprises to increase household income, and promoted the growth of the hotel and tourism industries. It has also encouraged and supported sports and physical activities that contribute to public health and well-being.
Our party has also made strong efforts to support citizens affected by natural disasters and to conduct public awareness campaigns aimed at preventing youth from engaging in drug abuse. These public welfare activities have been carried out through various channels — whether through different Hluttaw and the Leading Body of Pa-O Self-Administered Zone, in cooperation with the Government and relevant social organizations, or through direct coordination and collaboration with local communities.
Esteemed voters,
Our Pa-O National Organization (PNO) emerged from the people themselves, and as such, it takes the issues and needs of the people seriously, treating them as the party’s own priorities. The party continuously seeks effective methods and works diligently to address and fulfil these issues and needs for the benefit of the community. At present, it is clear that the most urgent needs of the people are peace and stability, as well as development across various sectors. Only when the region is peaceful and stable can the people’s health, education, economy, and other sectors develop smoothly and effectively.
herefore, maintaining peace and stability and promoting development in all sectors is an issue of vital importance for every citizen of our nation.
Therefore, we wish to inform the public that our Pa-O National Organization (PNO), following the election slogan “Let’s vote for the ‘Dragon’ for peace and development,” will prioritize maintaining peace and stability as well as promoting development across all sectors. To achieve this focus on peace and sectoral development, in the upcoming 2025 general election, the PNO Party will contest with 51 candidates for the Amyotha Hluttaw, Pyithu Hluttaw and Pyidaungsu Hluttaw across 29 constituencies in Shan State.
The 51 candidates of our Pa-O National Organization (PNO) are filled with patriotism and national spirit, and most of them hold degrees in various fields. To encourage greater participation of the younger generation and women, we respectfully inform the voters that among the PNO candidates contesting in the election, 59 per cent are under the age of 40, and 20 per cent are women.
Esteemed voters,
I would like to respectfully present the key priorities and planned initiatives of PNO will focus on from 2025 to 2030 as follows: –
We will prioritize efforts to ensure regional and Union peace, and the establishment of a federal Union based on democracy.
We will focus on promoting harmonious coexistence among all people, regardless of ethnicity or religion, fostering unity and mutual understanding among ethnic groups.
We will make every effort to ensure public safety, health, quality education, and socioeconomic development for the people.
We will make every effort to ensure that young people have access to suitable employment and to promote technology-based economic enterprises that minimize environmental impact.
We will fully strive to advance regional development projects.
We will prioritize the efforts of preserving, protecting, and promoting the culture, traditions, historical heritage, and rights of the Pa-O people and other coexisting ethnic groups.
Moreover, we will work in accordance with the law to ensure that the Pa-O people receive rights and privileges that are consistent with their dignity and status. In Special Region (6), we will prioritize organizing, protecting, and ensuring the security and peaceful lives of the ethnic communities residing there.
We will strive to make Special Region (6) and the areas inhabited by the Pa-O people prominent and well-recognized.
In conclusion, I would like to say that if the people elect candidates from our Pa-O National Organization (PNO) as Hluttaw representatives, we will diligently work on behalf of the people to address national and public affairs, as well as to promote peace, stability, and development for the benefit of the community.
Our party fully trusts and relies on the people’s support and believes that the citizens will give their votes to the Pa-O National Organization (PNO). We also wish to record our special thanks to each and every voter who will cast their vote for the PNO. On behalf of the Pa-O National Organization (PNO), we sincerely wish all the people who have watched and listened with attention good health and well-being. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone.
Let’s vote for the “Dragon” to ensure peace, stability, and development.
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