 Aung Gyi was ousted in 1963, when he criticized the Council's economic policies, and for statements made in Japan about the cause of the 1962 coup.He was imprisoned in 1965-68 and again in 1973-74.However, Aung Gyi remained loyal to the "Tatmadaw", the armed forces, and his connection with Ne Win remained intact despite his later blunt criticism of the government.