Suu Kyi sounds warning to overzealous NLD MPs

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Suu Kyi sounds warning to overzealous NLD MPs



YANGON: -- National League for Democracy (NLD) leader Aung San Suu Kyi warned newly elected lawmakers on Monday she would “take action” against those who request ministerial positions in the incoming government, The Irrawaddy reported.

In a speech to mark the country’s 68th Independence Day at the NLD headquarters in Yangon, Suu Kyi said she would take action against those who request ministerial posts by letter in the future accoding to party rules and regulations.

It was not the first time the 70-year-old NLD chairwoman has publically admonished MP-elects for making overtures to the party’s leadership over prospective positions in the executive.

“Ministerial posts will be given to capable persons, those who can serve the interests of the country,” Suu Kyi said on Monday. “I want you to understand that I will not appoint you to a minister’s post just because you are a NLD member.”

The NLD secured majorities in both houses of Parliament in the Nov. 8 general election, enabling the party to select Burma’s next president. However, the military retains a strong political foothold, with a quarter of parliamentary seats and the power to put forward ministers for the home affairs, defense and border affairs portfolios.

A cross-party committee, comprised of members of President Thein Sein’s outgoing administration and senior NLD figures, has been formed to oversee the transition.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/suu-kyi-sounds-warning-to-overzealous-nld-mps


-- Thai PBS 2016-01-06