Naypyitaw: Nearly 300 Parliamentarians have signed a declaration rejecting the military junta rule and also promised to continue their fight for democracy, days after the military coup in Myanmar.

As per the Sputnik’s report, almost 300 Parliamentarians in Myanmar have met by video to declare themselves the legitimate sole representatives of the people after the military seized power on Monday. The statement was posted on Facebook by the communications Chief of the NLD. Myanmar went into its second nationwide internet shutdown in a week’s time on Saturday after the military seized power and arrested the Southeast Asian country’s civilian leaders, Sputnik said.

Myanmar’s military launched the coup on Monday morning after days of escalating tensions between the Government and the military in the aftermath of last November’s general elections. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi-led NLD claimed an overwhelming victory in the polls, securing over 80 per cent of the seats, according to media reports. However, the military and some political parties disputed the results, alleging that the polls were marred by irregularities.