Opposition (Myanmar)

Parliamentary political opposition to the government of Myanmar

The Opposition are the political parties represented in the Assembly of the Union that are not in government either on their own or as part of a governing coalition. The Leader of the Opposition is the leader of the largest political party in the Assembly of the Union that is not in government.

The Leader of the Opposition is often seen as a President-in-Waiting or future Speaker of the Assembly of the Union and Speaker of Pyithu Hluttaw or Speaker of Amyotha Hluttaw.

List of leaders of the opposition since 2011

  Shan Nationalities Democratic Party

  National League for Democracy

  Union Solidarity and Development Party

See also

• Parliamentary opposition
• Loyal opposition
• List of political parties in Burma

References

1. "Aung San Suu Kyi re-elected leader of Burma's opposition party". The Guardian. Associated Press. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
2. Ei Ei Toe Lwin (24 August 2016). "U Thein Sein steps down as USDP chair". The Myanmar Times. Retrieved 15 October 2016.