NLD-era statues of Bogyi were removed due to disproportionate proportions, says Min Aung Hlaing's spokesperson

Mekong, July 10 Statues of Bogyi created after 2016 during the National League for Democracy (NLD) government were removed due to disproportionate proportions, said Dr. Khai Khai Soe, spokesperson for Min Aung Hlaing. The spokesperson wrote on his Telegram that this demolition is being carried out after scrutiny under the 1962 Historical Persons Memorial Law and is not a removal of Aung San statues. "Upon scrutinizing Aung San statues in over 100 townships from April 1, 2016, to the present, we found that the proportions, shapes, and artistic expressions of some statues were in a state unbecoming of the dignity of a historical figure," he wrote. He stated that the purpose of this action is to preserve and promote the historical dignity of Aung San, to prevent disrespect towards memorial statues, and to enable future generations to continue studying Myanmar's historical heritage in an appropriate and correct form. The NLD Central Executive Committee issued a statement on July 8, strongly condemning and denouncing the widespread destruction and removal of Aung San statues by the coup military regime, and pledged to take effective action against those who ordered and carried out the acts. After the NLD's statement that the destruction of these Bogyi statues is not only the destruction of public property, Myanmar's national identity, historical symbols, and evidence, but also the intentional crushing and destruction of the public's beliefs and hopes, Dr. Khai Khai Soe, spokesperson for Min Aung Hlaing, responded today. The coup military regime has been demolishing and removing statues of Bogyi in Naypyidaw, Bago, Ayeyarwady, Mandalay, and Sagaing regions starting from 2025. Min Aung Hlaing, who transformed from a military leader to president after staging a coup citing voter list irregularities, has not only unjustly arrested and imprisoned Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the daughter of Aung San, but is also clearing away her father's statues. Min Aung Hlaing frequently accuses the NLD government for the armed resistance that has occurred across the country after his coup, and for the resulting conflagration, economic hardship, and rising commodity prices within the country. #MeKongNews #MinAungHlaing #Spokesperson #BogyiStatues #Disproportionate #Destruction Photo: Local residents of an Aung San statue in Ye U town, Sagaing region, before it was demolished by the military regime.