Inn National League Party calls for equal rights, Inlay Lake protection
A Central Executive Committee member from the Inn National League Party outlined his organization’s platform during a broadcast presentation on the evening of Monday, Nov. 3. U Kyi Lwin discussed objectives centered on securing political representation for the Inn ethnic community and protecting Inlay Lake’s environmental sustainability.
The party received official registration in May 2023 and seeks legislative seats to give the Inn people equal standing with other groups in national discussions. Historical participation in the Panglong Agreement gave Inn leaders prominence during the union’s formation, but the community lost representation when their party could not field candidates during the 2015 voting cycle. Legislative victories would allow Inn representatives to contribute meaningfully to constitutional reforms and development initiatives while addressing regional challenges such as limited budget allocations and restricted educational access for youth.
Environmental concerns dominate the party agenda as Inlay Lake faces increasing deterioration from drought conditions. Recent flooding events in 2024 and 2025 highlighted urgent conservation needs. The organization advocates for official recognition of waterborne settlements and floating gardens while balancing economic activities with preservation efforts under the lake’s UNESCO biosphere designation. Leadership proposes establishing an Inntha self-administered zone to coordinate tourism revenue generation and climate adaptation measures across the Shan, Pa-O, Taungyo, Danu, Kayan and Bamar communities surrounding the lake.
