Source close to the NLD quoted saying NLD seniors are concerned over SPDC might arrest efficient NLD seniors and key organizers before 2010. However, NLD has prepared for the 2010 election with different strategies that pushing the growing number of political campaigns before 2010.
After NLD's unofficial reform, NLD locals are pleased and having directions. In this case, SPDC local authorities questioned and disturbed the NLD locals throughout the country, sources said. NLD seniors have calculated cost and effectiveness for their political actions.
Interestingly, many NLD core organizers went missing during the party's occasional events at the party headquarters and other local levels. "NLD might not put all eggs in the same basket like 1989-90. We need second and third line leaders who would be able to lead the movement unless we would be getting arrested." Senior cautioned. During 2007 crackdown, 88 generation lost its core leaders as well as second line leaders and NLD learned from the lesson .
"NLD has recruited unidentified sources along with the NLD members for the worst. They are no longer sitting duck anymore. NLD needs a new blood and new leadership, we don't know how many of our colleagues would end up in the prison?" said NLD senior.
NLD has more focused on grassroots movement than HQs political events within past few months. NLD seniors are aware that SPDC's 2010 strategy that might go into the grassroots and other political veterans' eagerness of having political parties. NLD's also aware the possible postponement of 2010 election because disagreements within SPDC and final decision maker general Than Shwe's future. "2010 election is not only for the NLD's major challenge but SPDC as well." said NLD senior.
Photo: NLD spokesperson debriefed the media last month
