CNI News

6 Jan 2023

As an extreme personality cult, which leads to division in the society and undermines national unity, is opposite to democracy, Snr Gen Min Aung Hlaing said.

He made the remarks in his speech on the 75th Anniversary of the Independence Day on 4th January, 2023.

He said, "People with diverse perspectives and goals could not be viewed as the adversary; they should not be subject to prejudice or exclusion because such beliefs are incompatible with democratic ideals. A cult of personality is opposite to democracy, which is not only detementral to union cohesion but also to  social division."

He added that there are various interpretations of the federal system that use different norms. However, the expression implies cohesion and concordance in essence.

He continued to say," As rule of law is prerequisite to stable and strong democracy, no one is above the law. There are divergent views on democracy and the federal system when it comes to building a Union aspired by all ethnic nationals. Regardless of differences, it is crucial to choose a that best suits our country. Just as democracy calls for fulfilling the wishes of the majority, it is also required to heed the aspiration of the minority."

Myanmar regained independence from the British on 4th january, 1948 and thus this year marks the 75th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) of independence.

After regaining independence, differences of ideologies have led to armed conflicts until now.

As there are diverse opinions on building a democratic federal union, stakeholders are holding talks.