The Government Advisory Commission, starting from May 14, 1960, held meetings in Yangon with Mon leaders residing in the city, as well as with representatives from relevant organizations. The Commission also made two trips to Mawlamyine, during which it conducted interviews and discussions with Mon leaders, political figures, and students from Kyaik Khamee and Thaton Districts. Following these consultations, the Commission submitted its report to the Prime Minister on January 3, 1961.
In the report, the Commission noted that there was no doubt that ethnic Mons who speak the Mon language and others who strongly identify themselves as Mon were genuinely interested in the establishment of a Mon State. It emphasized that the desire for statehood stemmed from a sincere intention to preserve and protect Mon literature and culture—a conviction the Commission deemed natural and valid.
The report also highlighted ongoing debates about how such a state should be created and which areas should be included. Initially, Mon leaders proposed that a Mon State be formed comprising Bago District, Thaton District, and Kyaik Khamee District. However, later they revised their proposal to exclude Bago District—due to the relatively small number of ethnic Mons residing there—and instead requested the formation of a Mon State including only Thaton and Kyaik Khamee Districts.
(From “Burmese Politics 1958–1962, Volume III,” University of Rangoon Press, 1991, pp. 258–332.)
