Hlaing-Myat-Paw GCBA explained

The Hlaing-Myat-Paw GCBA was a political party in Burma led by Chit Hlaing.[1]

History

One of several parties originating from the General Council of Burmese Associations, the Hlaing-Myat-Paw GCBA was a merger of the factions led by Chit Hlaing and U Su.[2] The party contested the 1936 general elections, with opposition to the new constitution as its only policy.[3] It won 12 seats in the House of Representatives, and was included in the coalition government formed by Ba Maw; Chit Hlaing became Speaker of the House and party member U Paw Tun was appointed to the cabinet.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www2.irrawaddy.org/article.php?art_id=17136 Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
  2. Maung Maung (2012) Burma's Constitution, Springer Science & Business Media, p28
  3. John F Cady (1958) A history of modern Burma, Cornell University Press, p385