As Myanmar prepares for a general election next week, an opposition politician has found a new way of connecting with voters facing novel coronavirus restrictions and getting her message out. Han Oo Khin, a candidate for the People’s Pioneer Party (PPP), has been crisscrossing her constituency in the commercial capital of Yangon for more than a month with a truck selling affordable groceries ranging from eggs to onions and noodles. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers! The PPP is one of several new political parties emerging to challenge the popularity of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Han has no illusions the PPP can defeat the ruling party but she’s looking long term and plans to keep operating the grocery truck to help build her party’s image and her profile.

Source: Standard Digital November 02, 2020 03:45 UTC