However, the junta will go ahead with its referendum on the country's constitution on May 10 -- the fourth part of its much-touted 'seven-step road map to democracy' -- according to reports.
India is sending two naval ships with relief and medical supplies to Myanmar.
The ships, carrying food items, tents, blankets, clothing and medicines will sail to Yangon from Port Blair, the External Affairs Ministry announced in New Delhi.
Image: Scenes of devastation in Yangon after Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar
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