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Military Slams Proposal for States to Choose Chief Ministers

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Military Slams Proposal for States to Choose Chief Ministers
By THE IRRAWADDY

RANGOON — Burma’s unelected military lawmakers on Wednesday argued firmly against a proposed constitutional amendment that would grant state-level parliaments the right to nominate chief ministers.

At present, chief ministers are appointed by the president and subject to approval by sub-national legislatures.

The proposed changes to Article 261 b, ©, (d) and (e) would invert the process, granting the nominating power to state lawmakers, subject to the president’s endorsement.

The proposal would allow the president to turn down a candidate, at which point the state or divisional Parliament would offer another elected prospect.

The Union Parliament’s military contingent spoke out against the proposal when it was floored for debate on Wednesday, with members claiming it would disrupt the balance of power between the legislature and the administration.

Read More: http://www.irrawaddy.org/burma/military-slams-proposal-for-states-to-choose-chief-ministers.html

When I read the headlines I though it was about Thailand. Now a day it's hard to tell if they are writing about the Thailand Junta or the Burmese Junta.

The military in Myanmar still have a long way to go. They just can't stand losing their power.

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