The People's Alliance for Democracy on Tuesday issued a statement accusing ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra and his army of red shirts of trying to incite insurrection.
"The upcoming mass rally, mobilised by Thaksin, the red-shirt leaders and the Pheu Thai Party, is a direct violation of Article 68 of the Constitution because the protests are designed to grab power via non-constitutional means," the PAD said in its statement.
Thaksin and the red shirts are not just trying to overthrow the government but judging by their preparations, aim at grabbing power and changing the political system, according to the statement.
The PAD warned about mayhem due to street fight between the residents and the red shirts.
The red shirts plan to cause a paralysis to Bangkok traffic and have also targetted to attack key government installations located in the capital. This will likely cause huge inconveniences and tempers might flare up to trigger riots.
The PAD called on the government to strictly enforce the law in order to thwart violence. It urged members of the public not to fall prey to the propaganda war. It also said law-abiding citizens should cooperate with the authorities in safeguarding peace.
The yellow shirts pledged to suspend their activities which might inflame the situation.
The Nation
