MANDALAY ? "The National Democratic Force (NDF) opened a new office in Mandalay on August 19 to drum up support ahead of the November 7 election. About 100 people attended the inaugural ceremony in the central city, where members of the NDF cut a ribbon and released balloons. The NDF has been formed by former members of the NLD, which was deregistered in early May. Dr Than Nyein said NDF members felt they would be failing in their duties if they did not stand in the country?s first polls in two decades when people are ready to cast their votes..."