Esteemed voters,
Phase I of the multiparty democratic general election 2025 will be held on 28 December.
Those who love and cherish the democratic system support the establishment of multiple political parties and their participation in elections under a multiparty system. In addition, it is a long-standing tradition for citizens casting votes to give their ballots to the political parties they truly favour.
Some may say that nothing happens if a single vote is not cast, but when many abstain, democracy cannot be complete and fully effective. Only when all eligible voters exercise their right to vote can democracy be truly strong and vibrant.
The term “Democratic” refers to those who believe in democracy. By calling it the “Democratic Party,” it signifies a political party formed by uniting people who trust in democracy, representing the strength of democratic belief.
The Democratic Party leads efforts to ensure that the people of Myanmar can fully enjoy democratic rights and to promote the flourishing and development of democracy.
Democracy refers to a system in which the authority of governance in a country derives from the people and is exercised on their behalf.
In the democratic system that the Democratic Party believes in, it aims to ensure that the universal principles of justice, freedom, and equality are upheld and practised. It seeks to enable citizens to fully enjoy fundamental freedoms and rights, including political freedom, economic freedom, judicial independence, the ability to think and plan freely, freedom of speech and assembly, and the freedom to form social organizations.
Promoting reconciliation and mutual understanding among the nation’s citizens is essential for the country’s development. The Democratic Party places great importance on this principle because it truly supports democracy, peace, and national unity. It is committed to practising the approach emphasized by U Nu, the leader of the Democracy and Peace Party, of “forgiving past grievances and resolving conflicts” to achieve these goals.
Today, Myanmar is experiencing deep divisions among its citizens, making it crucial to undertake responsibilities that require the participation of the entire nation. To ensure the success of these efforts, it is especially necessary to create a peaceful and stable environment that allows national reconciliation to take root. Guided by this need, the focus must be on looking forward toward a new era rather than dwelling on past conflicts, to advance the country along the path of development.
It is also a time when everyone must cultivate a sense of family spirit, recognizing that “we are members of a single nation,” and to embrace the belief that “we all are citizens of Myanmar,” so that the entire nation can work together in unity and cooperation.
The Democratic Party will focus on a long-term, sustainable education system and implement plans accordingly. At a minimum, it will legislate and ensure that secondary education is freely accessible to all. To modernize and strengthen the Union of Myanmar’s education system, the party will send more students abroad for further study and invite international experts to provide training.
Universities, colleges, and agricultural and technical schools will be upgraded and expanded to align with global educational standards. Moreover, the party will consistently support teaching skills and technical knowledge to produce skilled workers who can compete in the international labour market, enabling Myanmar workers to participate effectively and successfully on the global stage.
The Union of Myanmar’s healthcare system will be developed to meet modern standards and reach international levels. Plans will be implemented with a focus on ensuring that everyone has access to free medical treatment. Public health initiatives will combine Western medical practices with traditional medicine to create a comprehensive healthcare system.
Basic and secondary school curricula will include public health education, and public health awareness programmes will be carried out using television, radio, newspapers, journals, and social media and internet technologies.
The Democratic Party believes that all citizens of the Union of Myanmar should equally enjoy the right to protection and care within society. In particular, children and the elderly are entitled to special protection by the state. Efforts will be made to ensure that the disabled, disadvantaged, chronically ill, and patients receive at least free medical treatment and preventive care. For the homeless and destitute, temporary food, shelter, and affordable housing will be provided through national social welfare programmes. Social security measures will also be implemented for retired military personnel and elderly pensioners, allowing them to live comfortably and with dignity.
Farmers and other land-based livelihood workers, including those who cultivate their own land, will be granted rights such as land transfer, inheritance, and the right to sell their produce.
In line with democratic principles, farmers will also be allowed to freely form associations, enabling them to protect their rights, participate in joint initiatives to improve their living standards, and work together for mutual benefit.
The Tatmadaw establishment is an indispensable requirement for the formation of the Union and for the defence of the nation.
According to the historical tradition of the development of the Union of Myanmar, Tatmadaw has played a particularly significant role. It is especially necessary to preserve this unique historical tradition. It is important to continue the legacy of Tatmadaw established by General Aung San, who was both a national leader and the “father” of Tatmadaw. Tatmadaw, composed of the nation’s most loyal and virtuous sons, must continue to be a people’s army and a patriotic force, safeguarding the nation and its citizens from dangers and threats while maintaining its honourable traditions. Aligned with the nation’s needs and financial resources, Tatmadaw should remain strong, modern, and capable, with advanced military and combat capabilities, evolving as a contemporary and highly developed armed force.
Former Prime Minister U Nu, as a leader, participated in formulating and implementing the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and, as a frontline leader, contributed to uniting non-aligned countries. Because of these roles, he became widely known, respected, and admired among the nations of the world.
Every country must pursue its national interests while maintaining friendly relations with the international community. On that basis, foreign policy should always be formulated and implemented in accordance with the following fundamental principles, ensuring that the nation’s sovereignty and dignity are not compromised.
(a) As a member of the United Nations, we will foster friendly and proper relations with all countries of the world in accordance with the basic principles of the UN and the norms of international relations that all nations are required to observe.
(b) We will adhere to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence — mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other’s internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence.
(c) In international affairs, we will stand independently, actively, and correctly, without acting against our own national interests.
(d) Giving priority to the interests and benefits of the State, we will cooperate with international organizations whose objectives align with our own policies and goals.
Vision of the Democratic Party
In striving to build a new Union of Myanmar, our party aims to:
* Ensure that every citizen of the Union enjoys democratic freedoms and fundamental human rights equally and in accordance with the law;
* Establish a peaceful and prosperous Union;
* Promote national unity and reconciliation.
Based on these three fundamental principles, we aspire to see a strong and stable nation. Through this foundation, we will be able to work hand in hand in unity with all national people for the comprehensive development and progress of the country. With such noble objectives, the Democratic Party was established.
By the people… With the people… For the people… Democratic Party
Thank you.
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