March 30, New Delhi – Myanmar's military chief, Min Aung Hlaing, has been nominated in the presidential selection process. This move suggests a potential political role for the junta leader.
Min Aung Hlaing was named as one of two vice-presidential candidates by lawmakers, with another nominee expected to come from the upper house before a president is chosen through a bicameral vote.
The process follows a controversial election won by the military-backed party, which has faced criticism from the United Nations and several Western nations.