Party Platform ...
I. Political stand - basic ideologies
stand up for the oppressed and marginalized
- The emblem of the DPNS’s four stars stands for four strata of people– workers, farmers, petty bourgeois and national capitalists– though the DPNS will not limit its movement to just historical background of class conflicts but rather engage more broadly with ethnic conflicts, religious conflicts, gender discrimination, linguistic, sustainable development and environmental impact etc.
- Efforts to solve problems in the country, region, and world must be done from a multi-dimensional approach.
- The DPNS will actively take part in the international and domestic movements for democracy and peace.
- The DPNS believes that the only means, which could end the current crises in Burma, is through peace, national reconciliation, and social justice. The DPNS also holds up the idea of decentralization and federalism for ethnic nationalities rights and national unity.
- The DPNS stands in the support of empowerment of the people to participate in decision making at local and national level.
II. DPNS Views on Current Issues
View on the current ruling military regime (Tatmadaw)
- The military regime blocks the development of the people of Burma and is the only obstacle in the path towards freedom and democracy in Burma.
- Military regime must cease its oppressive rule and transfer power to a transitional government. This could be achieved by uniting people in a powerful mass movement.
- The DPNS welcomes the military’s initiation for a political dialogue with the National League for Democracy (NLD), and hopes this will lead towards broader participation for democratization. The DPNS also welcomes those who respect the true traditions and proper role of the Tatmadaw to join with us and support the people against the dictatorship.