STATEMENT ON POLITICAL TRANSITION IN MYANMAR BY LEAGUE FOR DEMOCRACY PARTY

• published: 16 Nov 2015
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Although the result of the recent election in Myanmar has yet to be officially announced, the preliminary outcome suggests that the National League for Democracy (NLD) headed by Aung San Suu Kyi gained a landslide victory. This is a glorious political achievement of all the Burmese people in their transition from a junta to a democratically elected government. This transition is the first of its kind in the country’s historical development. The general public and the leaders in countries around the world think that the current historic superb victory of Myanmar is a result of the struggles of NLD chaired by Aung San Suu Kyi to topple the military junta. In contrast, League for Democracy Party (LDP) cogitates that the current remarkable victory of the Burmese is the outcome of sincere and memorable sacrifices made by President Thein Sein for the Burmese. Since assuming presidency in 2011 succeeding President Than Shwe, President Thein Sein has been working against his personal interests for improvement and development of Myanmar. Had there been no sacrifices made by President Thein Sein against his personal interests, the today’s superb victory of Myanmar would not be possible. Reforms leading to the lifting of Western economic sanctions imposed on Myanmar, the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other political detainees for change against his own party’s internal conflicts, which are the objective inevitability, the holding of elections that the Burmese people have gained so far, and the vow to peacefully transfer the powers according to the Burmese people’s will are all invaluable sacrifices that President Thein Sein has made for all his beloved compatriots. If President Thein Sein had not made these sacrifices, the Burmese people would not have the Myanmar of today regardless the existence of 100 Aung San Suu Kyi’s. People who work against their own interests like President Thein Sein for the sake of public interests are worth of respect. Key to today’s victory in Myanmar remains within President Thein Sein. We acknowledge that it is Aung San Suu Kyi’s sincerity for her nation in doing honest and peaceful politics in thoughts, words and actions. Her political attitude free from provocation, barbs or taking advantage for personal interests is the cause to build of trust within President Thein Sein to make the sacrifices. In case there is a symbolic trophy for this historic change in Myanmar for the person who has brought about change, the credit should be awarded to President Thein Sein. If LDP were NLD in Myanmar, LDP would ask all Burmese people to hold a national event to express gratitude to the national hero, namely President Thein Sein. Can you imagine if such an event takes place in Myanmar at this time, what will happen to the two conflicting factions that have led to suffering to Myanmar for decades? It is a strong united national force, in which all parties involved earn the priceless credits and nobody will lose face, which is a root of personal and national disputes. The development in Myanmar also reflects the political situation in Cambodia. When there is an honest and peaceful political movement from the opposing side in Cambodia replacing the political business for personal gains through provocative and barbarous thoughts, words and actions resulting in constant suffering to our pitiful Cambodians until now, the potential for Prime Minister Hun Sen to follow President Thein Sein in political transition will be optimized. Under similar circumstances, Prime Minister Hun Sen will become our undeniable national hero for his enormous sacrifices for real change, which will be the genuine victory for all Cambodians. Do not forget that politics is not about justice, but about a better way, which is the best solution for the nation. Phnom Penh, November 14, 2015 League for Democracy Party