"Out of a pure and generous heart and filled with charitable intentions, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the General Secretary of the National League for Democracy donated rice to the impoverished people from all the townships in the Rangoon Division on two occasions. The first time was on the anniversary of the National Day (13 Nov 1998) and the second was on 30 November 1998 at about 13:00 hours. The distribution centre was at the NLD head office at 67B, west Shwegondine Road, Bahan Township. 2. Everything went smoothly on the first occasion but on the second occasion the authorities blockaded the West Shwegonedine Road when the time fixed for distribution drew near.,,"