Thuta Linn — BNI Election Newsroom interviewed two visually impaired women from the Myitkyina School for the Blind to get their experiences on Election Day. Both cast their ballots at the Polling Station No 68.
Daw Khar Ywel Aung (Age 29)
As far as my perspective, I am a citizen (of this nation) and believe it’s important to be independent despite my disability. No matter what, I believe we should vote for change for our country. The current (political) situation needs to change even if the voting process wasn’t as successful as it could have been.
I think the inconveniences experienced during voting were caused by insufficient time spent on preparation; organizers were lacking (in this department).
When a new government takes office, I hope that our country will develop and there will unity among all of our citizens.
Daw Ma Yit Jar Ngai (Age 41)
I came here hoping we will get a government that will actually work for our people.
It makes me sad to learn that one of the kids didn’t get to vote this morning.
I expect there will be change. Everyone wants freedom for our state: they want equal rights and believe we can get this.
It makes me a little worried after hearing some weren’t allowed to vote. Although I expect there will be changes, of course there will many difficulties. I just hope that a new government will take office.
Translated by Thida Linn
Edited by BNI staff
