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... of unity, which also led to the failure of rebellion. The Dutch response showed its effectiveness when it suppressed the rebellion which outlawed the PKI. (ii) As for Thakins, there was rivalry among Burmese leaders. Freedom Bloc protested against U Pu and organized strikes in 1940 which saw the arrest of Ba Maw and the escape of Aung San. U Saw rose to power against Ba Maw's govt and repressed Thakins. Evaluation: Disunity within the ranks of various nationalist parties saw the fall of various nationalist movements as the leaders of the movements could not reach a compromise with each other. TS: Another reason for the failure of SE Asian nationalism was the over reliance of its members on its leader. Several radical nationalist movements crumpled after the Colonial governments arrested their leaders. Evidence: (i) Saya San Rebellion, led by Saya San himself, lasted for two years from 1930 to mid-1932. The ...