Myanmar’s ethnic politicians welcome diversity in new govt

YANGON: Political parties in Myanmar have welcomed remarks by Aung San Suu Kyi, whose National League for Democracy (NLD) party won a resounding victory in the Nov. 8 general election, that her administration would include ethnic minorities and members of other political parties among its cabinet and promote national reconciliation, The Irrawaddy reported.

Speaking to Radio Free Asia’s Myanmar service on Thursday, party leader Suu Kyi vowed to appoint a diverse cabinet of responsible leaders.

“We will include ethnic representatives who are not NLD members, and others who can benefit the country,” Suu Kyi told Radio Free Asia, adding that those ministers selected from among the party’s ranks will be trusted officials that will not abuse power.

Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD) spokesman Sai Leik said the party was optimistic about greater minority representation in the future government.

He said the government formed by the NLD needs to be in harmony with the military, and also must collaborate with the ethnic groups. It will be convenient for everyone because the military and ethnic representatives all need to be involved for ethnic unity, national reconciliation and ending civil war,” Sai Leik said of Suu Kyi’s comments.

The NLD secured 886 out of more than 1,100 seats at play in the election, including 390 in the Union Parliament — enough to exceed the 329-seat majority required to select the next president.

Independent analyst Yan Myo Thein told the Irrawaddy that the NLD government is expected to build its legacy on national reconciliation, which would require a fair bit of compromise with other parties.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/myanmars-ethnic-politicians-welcome-diversity-in-new-govt

-- Thai PBS 2015-11-28

When will the new Government take office ?

And does the Old military still hold a veto card, if they are unhappy about policies ? I know they get 25 % of the parliament( non voted in ).