Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi claimed a historic win for her party - National League for Democracy (NLD) this week, which she hoped would mark the beginning of a new era for Myanmar. The NLD's win is set to change the country's future: both because of the democratic freedom this election has brought and the opening of the country's economic future. One young supporter put it beautifully: "We aren't just celebrating our love for the lady. We are celebrating the change in our country." As India strengthens its ties with its friendly neighbor, Reportaaz looks at the present and future of the small nation on Sunday, 8th April 2012 at 11:30 am and 8:30 pm only on IBN-Lokmat. Myanmar is an ethnically diverse nation, with distinct 135 groups recognized by the government. The central government has entered into ceasefire agreements with major armed rebels, but the question remains how long the truce will last. India
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maintained close ties with the ruling generals in Myanmar despite the fact that there are strong traditional ties with Suu Kyi. She has admitted to being disappointed with India's stance, but recently has been more accepting of India's concerns. The road ahead will not be strewn with roses for the daughter of Bogyoke(General) Aung San, who was called the father of modern-day Burma. There is fear that the sweeping victory by the NLD may lead non-supporters to stage a bloody return at a time when the NLD's youthful political experience may not live up to the task. There is serious concern about Aung San Suu Kyi's ability to meet the enormously heightened expectations of her supporters. There are questions over the patience of the military, as well as that of the people - a combination could become a combustible train-wreck. Suu Kyi, who spent 15 years under house arrest and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her non-violent struggle, boycotted a 2010 election t
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ended five decades of direct military rule. Exploring the present and future of this now-democratic country is Suhasini Haider, CNN IBN. To know more tune into Reportaaz at 11:30 am and 8:30 pm on Sunday, 8th April 2012 only on IBN-Lokmat.Read more on IndiaPRwire.com
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maintained close ties with the ruling generals in Myanmar despite the fact that there are strong traditional ties with Suu Kyi. She has admitted to being disappointed with India's stance, but recently has been more accepting of India's concerns. The road ahead will not be strewn with roses for the daughter of Bogyoke(General) Aung San, who was called the father of modern-day Burma. There is fear that the sweeping victory by the NLD may lead non-supporters to stage a bloody return at a time when the NLD's youthful political experience may not live up to the task. There is serious concern about Aung San Suu Kyi's ability to meet the enormously heightened expectations of her supporters. There are questions over the patience of the military, as well as that of the people - a combination could become a combustible train-wreck. Suu Kyi, who spent 15 years under house arrest and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her non-violent struggle, boycotted a 2010 election t
hat
ended five decades of direct military rule. Exploring the present and future of this now-democratic country is Suhasini Haider, CNN IBN. To know more tune into Reportaaz at 11:30 am and 8:30 pm on Sunday, 8th April 2012 only on IBN-Lokmat.Read more on IndiaPRwire.com
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