Myanmar Teachers Federation sent a complaint to the National League for Democracy (NLD) calling for action against Bago Region Chief Minister Win Thein over his inflammatory remark to education staff and teachers, said federation secretary Dr Zaw Myo Hlaing.
NLD spokesperson Dr Myo Nyunt confirmed that the complaint was received.
Dr Zaw Myo Hlaing said the complaint was also sent to the Bago Region NLD through the party headquarters.
"We don't mean we will try to overthrow him (the chief minister). But he must stop saying recklessly. Our country is exercising democracy. Under the dictatorship, we could not point out anything in front of a superior. Now we have the right. We will see and wait how officials concerned will take action against him," he said.
He added that the complaint would also be sent to the President and the State Counsellor.
Dr Myo Nunt said: "Our party mainly enquires if the party discipline has been violated. We have no authority to intervene in administrative affairs."
When asked if the party has any difficulty taking such action because the chief minister is from the administrative field, Dr Myo Nyunt said: "I don't mean so. If one behaves to harm the party's image, we will take action in accord with the party discipline."
He said he didn't want to comment as the case has yet to be handled.
Chief Minister Win Thein is facing criticism over his remark in meeting with teachers and education staff in Damange village, Natalin township, Bago Region, on October 5.
The teachers reported their difficulty getting staff housing in the areas they are assigned to.
In response, the chief minister remarked that it was better not to have staff housing for them because they would not leave when they got married to natives. He also ironically said that young native people should woo those teachers so that they remain in their workplaces.
Just recently, the Bago Region chief minister told some media that he was sorry and apologized to those teachers and he didn't mean to harm them.
Myanmar Teachers Federation issued a statement on October 12 making a 12-point demand including public apologies from him.
