U Thant Zaw, Chairman of the National Interest Development Party (NIDP), presented the policy, stance and work procedures of his party through radio and television on the evening of 11 November.
The full text of the presentation is as follows: –
Esteemed people,
First of all, I would like to extend my greetings by wishing you all good health, happiness, and peace.
I am U Thant Zaw, Chairman of the National Interest Development Party (NIDP – Central). It is a party based in Mon State.
The multiparty democratic general election for the third Hluttaw will be held soon. How important is the correctness of voters’ decisions? How deeply will the election reflect the nation’s reform, development, and future progress?
Today, our country is facing tremendous pressure from the international community.
Due to political instability, there are widespread concerns about the nation’s economy, social situation, and security.
People are also suffering from the impacts of inflation and rising commodity prices.
In addition, foreign interference has led to incidents that have affected the country’s sovereignty.
Esteemed people,
The fundamental principle of our National Interest Development Party (NIDP) is to stand clearly and firmly for the interests of all ethnic groups, the people, and the national interest of the State.
In terms of policy, we will cooperate with any political party or organization that shares the same fundamental principles.
We will focus on making efforts to ensure equal rights among all ethnic nationalities and to resolve the political and social conflicts.
We will nurture the people to forge the national spirit, the patriotism and the keenness to defend and protect the State based on the national interest correctly without leading to extremism.
Ethnic Sector
We aim to eliminate racism and localism so that Myanmar becomes the one and only country for all 135 ethnic groups, united by common goals, equal development, mutual respect and affection, and a state of peace free from suspicion.
Education and Health Sectors
We recognize public health as a fundamental right of the people.
Every person must have equal access to healthcare services.
Plans have been adopted to build more hospitals and clinics in rural areas and regions with hardships.
We will strive to upgrade the general hospitals and rural health centres for the people.
We will distribute medicines and deploy medical doctors systematically.
Everyone must have access to good healthcare services with affordable and guaranteed health services.
The education sector is a foundation for the development of the State.
Every citizen will have equal access to education, and we will support free education at least at the primary and basic levels.
We will directly provide essential school supplies to students from rural areas to not face difficulties.
We will expand technical, university, and vocational training programmes.
Legislative and Judicial Sectors
It is necessary to enact laws that support national economic development and ensure fair penalties for crime reduction. We will work to ensure that everyone receives equal protection under the law and put an end to actions that abuse power.
Administrative Sector
It is necessary to form a strong government composed of decision-makers who can solve problems, set sound policies, and take responsibility. Not only the Union government, but also regional and state governments and their members, should be composed of highly capable individuals with a patriotic spirit.
Economic Sector
We will focus on improving the welfare of families at the grassroots level. In addition, we will work to increase individual incomes, create job opportunities, and promote the development of markets, technology, and industrial enterprises.
Farmers’ Sector
We will provide farmers with the essential support they need, including agricultural loans, fertilizer supplies, timely access to farming technology, and opportunities to sell their crops in the market.
Workers’ Sector
Workers are a fundamental force contributing to national development and construction.
We will strive to ensure that workers fully enjoy their rights.
Fair wages, working hours, and leave entitlements will be implemented according to international standards under labour laws.
We will also ensure that workers working abroad receive legal protection from their home country.
For workers’ families, we will expand and establish hospitals and clinics to provide social security and healthcare services.
International Relations
In our foreign policy, we will continue to uphold the long-standing approach of being independent, active, and non-aligned. Following the five principles of peaceful coexistence, we will foster friendly relations with regional and neighbouring countries and actively participate in international organizations.
New Generation Youth Sector
It is especially important to cultivate young people who are well-educated, practically skilled, and possess an international perspective.
Esteemed people,
The National Interest Development Party (NIDP) pledges to ensure that the following activities and programmes will be carried out by our party’s representatives elected by the public to the Pyithu Hluttaw, the Amyotha Hluttaw, state and regional Hluttaw, and ethnic representatives.
1. Through the Hluttaw political process, we will do our utmost to propose and enact laws that protect the public.
2. We will oppose and eliminate unfair monopolistic practices and exploitative capitalist activities.
3. We will implement measures to ensure tax exemptions on the planting and sale of seasonal crops and promote tax-free market opportunities.
4. We will prioritize drug eradication as a national responsibility.
5. In addition to establishing a fair judicial system, we will ensure that everyone receives justice impartially and with dignity.
6. We will eliminate all corrupt administrative practices and oppressive bureaucratic systems.
7. We will strive to manage the State’s finances (budget) without loss and waste and implement the projects under quality control.
8. We will actively participate in the anti-corruption activities.
9. We will prevent environmental degradation and extreme extraction of State-owned natural resources.
10. We will provide legal protection for the citizens’ legal ownership of their homes, farms, and land, and ensure they have the right to seek redress in case of unlawful land confiscation.
11. We will take measures to eliminate exploitative practices and monopolies carried out through financial, economic, or human power, as well as the misuse of unequal influence.
Esteemed people,
Our party is striving in Hluttaw politics solely out of a desire to serve the public interest. We will work diligently to implement practical measures for the benefit of the people and the nation.
In conclusion –
Our party’s policy is to fully protect the interests of the people, always prioritize the national interest, and create a secure and reliable social environment for the socioeconomic life of the people.
We ask our fellow citizens to cast their vote for the symbol “Green Peacock” of the National Interest Development Party (NIDP).
May our fellow citizens be healthy and happy.
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