Not all statues of General Aung San are being removed, only those with incorrect proportions and forms are being re-examined in accordance with the law

It is not that all statues of General Aung San are being removed, but only those with incorrect proportions and forms are being re-examined in accordance with the law, said Daw Khine Khine Soe, the Presidential spokesperson. While some social media have reported that statues of General Aung San in some townships are being removed, the Presidential spokesperson Daw Khine Khine Soe wrote on her Telegram and clarified. "Currently, it is seen in some media that statues of General Aung San in some areas are being removed. In reality, it is not that all statues of General Aung San are being removed, but only those with incorrect proportions and forms are being re-examined in accordance with the law," said Daw Khine Khine Soe, the Presidential spokesperson. General Aung San is a very important historical figure in the history of Myanmar's struggle for independence, and it is being examined in accordance with the law on memorial monuments with the aim of enabling future generations to correctly study and preserve historical value and tradition, she added. "General Aung San is a very important historical figure in the history of Myanmar's struggle for independence. Therefore, with the aim of keeping the General's memorial statues in accordance with his dignity and enabling future generations to correctly study and preserve historical value and tradition, examinations are being carried out in accordance with the 1962 Law on Memorial Monuments of Historical Figures," said Daw Khine Khine Soe. From April 1, 2016, to today (July 10), statues of General Aung San in over 100 townships have been examined, and it was found that the proportions, forms, and artistic expressions of some statues were not in accordance with the dignity of a historical figure, said Daw Khine Khine Soe, the Presidential spokesperson. "Therefore, with the aim of preserving and promoting the historical dignity of General Aung San, preventing memorial statues from being disrespected, and enabling future generations to continue studying Myanmar's historical heritage in a correct and appropriate manner, systematic maintenance is being carried out," said Daw Khine Khine Soe, the Presidential spokesperson.