အေသးစိတ္
- ႐ံုးခ်ဳပ္
- Bahan Township, Rangoon
- မွတ္ပံုတင္အမွတ္
- #47 | Jan. 5, 2012
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- 5 အမျိုးသားလွှတ်တော်, 37 ပြည်သူ့လွှတ်တော်, 3 Regional
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- 163 Upper, 318 Lower, 620 Regional
"Time for Change"
The National League for Democracy was born out of the political tumult of 1988, when a massive pro-democracy uprising rocked the nation and toppled the government of Gen. Ne Win. It subsequently contested an election in 1990 and emerged victorious in a landslide, winning 392 of 485 seats. The election was nullified by the military regime and party leader Aung San Suu Kyi went on to spend much of the next two decades under house arrest. The party boycotted the 2010 election but decided to join a by-election in 2012, winning 43 of the 44 seats it contested.
Since entering Parliament, the NLD has focused on campaigning for constitutional reform, an effort that largely fell flat when changes were put to a vote earlier this year. If elected, the party says it will prioritize national reconciliation, establishing rule of law and internal peace, as well as continue its push to amend the Constitution.
Claiming a membership of two million people, the party has 313 branch offices across the country.
* States and divisions in red indicate that the party is fielding candidates at the Union or regional level in that jurisdiction. In addition to the 620 seats the party is contesting in state and divisional legislatures, it is fielding candidates for all 29 ethnic affairs minister posts to serve in regional governments' cabinets.
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Major Players
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Aung San Suu Kyi
The Nobel laureate and National League for Democracy chairwoman entered Parliament in 2012, but will not be eligible for the presidency following elections in November, much to the disappointment of her many supporters at home and abroad.
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Tin Oo
A former Burma Armed Forces commander in chief turned NLD party patron, Tin Oo quashed speculation that he had presidential ambitions in an interview with The Irrawaddy in July.
Other Notables
- Zin Mar Aung
- Nay Phone Latt
- Pyone Cho
- Susanna Hla Hla Soe
- Win Htein
- Nyan Win
- Ma Thandar
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COMMENTARY
Reining in Religious Nationalism a Crucial Test for the NLD
Among a litany of long-standing challenges facing a new NLD-led government, addressing religious nationalism will be among the most sensitive and demanding.
INTERVIEW
Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘If the Military Cooperates, the Peace Process Will Be Successful’
On this week’s edition of Dateline, the panel discusses what bearing the NLD victory in the November elections will have on the peace process.
Both sides agreed to follow the people’s wish to collaborate for the country’s stability, rule of law, national unity and development.
- Burma Army, following a meeting between military commander-in-chief Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing and NLD chairwoman Aung San Suu Kyi
ELECTION 2015
Forgive Those Who Wronged Us, Suu Kyi Tells NLD
Aung San Suu Kyi has urged elected candidates from the NLD to join hands with those once responsible for persecuting members of the party.
ELECTION 2015
Ministries Ordered to Open Books for Next Govt
Ministries have been directed to prepare for the transfer of power to a new government at the end of March.
TRANSITION
‘Future Leader’ Suu Kyi Wins Than Shwe’s Support: Grandson
Ex-dictator Than Shwe pledges to support NLD chairwoman Aung San Suu Kyi “as best he can” if she genuinely works for the development of Burma.
EXECUTIVE
NLD Tight-Lipped as Suu Kyi Starts Military Rapprochement
Burma’s opposition reveals little about Aung San Suu Kyi’s talks with the country’s top general, citing the need for goodwill with its future government partners.
ELECTION 2015
Yamethin Election Result Prompts Rival ‘Abuse of Religion’ Complaints
Burma’s two biggest political parties have crossed swords in Mandalay, where each side has accused the other of illegally using religion to further their campaigns.
ELECTION 2015
‘Collaboration’ the Word as Suu Kyi Meets Thein Sein, Army Chief
Aung San Suu Kyi meets Burma’s two most powerful men for separate talks amid a power transition that may not be complete until early April.
ELECTION 2015
Analysts Hope Dialogue is ‘Different from Previous Meetings’
Political leaders and analysts tell The Irrawaddy what they expect to see from Wednesday’s meetings between Aung San Suu Kyi, Thein Sein and Min Aung Hlaing.
ELECTION 2015
Thein Sein, Min Aung Hlaing Agree to Meet Suu Kyi
The president and commander-in-chief have agreed to separately meet with the NLD leader, ending nearly three weeks of uncertainty in the wake of the election.
EXECUTIVE
Suu Kyi says Myanmar cabinet to include ethnic groups, other parties
Burma’s next cabinet will include members of other political parties and representatives of ethnic minorities, the NLD leader has said.
ELECTION 2015
Suu Kyi Confirms Meeting with Grandson of Ex-Dictator
Aung San Suu Kyi acknowledged Thursday to meeting the grandson of ex-dictator Snr-Gen Than Shwe last week, without divulging the content of the discussion.
MILITARY
No ‘Quick Change’ for Burma, Army Chief Says in Post-Poll Interview
Min Aung Hlaing indicates that a National League for Democracy government will be hard-pressed to engineer a dramatic acceleration of Burma’s democratization on his watch.
DECISION 2015
Tallying the Triumph: NLD’s Appeal Knows Almost No Bounds
The National League for Democracy wins 886 out of 1,150 contested seats in Burma’s election, including a commanding 59.3 percent of all Union Parliament seats.
EXECUTIVE
Thein Sein’s ‘Last Victory’ to Be Smooth Transition: Spokesman
Ye Htut says President Thein Sein will set a “good precedent” for Burma’s young democracy, calling a peaceful power transfer his administration’s “last victory.”
PARLIAMENT
Suu Kyi, Shwe Mann Vow Peaceful Power Transfer
Aung San Suu Kyi meets Shwe Mann, with the two powerful parliamentarians agreeing to help ensure a peaceful power transfer following the NLD’s election victory.
DECISION 2015
Victorious NLD Candidate in Naypyidaw Legal Tangle
National League for Democracy MP-elect Thant Zin Tun is both facing and fielding legal complaints over pre-poll and election day conduct in Naypyidaw’s Dekkhinathiri Township.
BUSINESS
Former Junta ‘Crony’ Sees Business as Usual after NLD Win
Zaykabar chairman Khin Shwe says he is pleased with the election result, which he expects will lead to an easing of US sanctions and an influx of foreign investment.
ELECTION 2015
From Political Prisoner to Political Office
Not only will the National League for Democracy form the next government in 2016, but the next parliament will see more than 100 political prisoners in its ranks.
ETHNIC ISSUES
Ethnic Parties Concerned Over Limited Voice in 2016 Parliament
Ethnic leaders voiced concern over their collective role in Burma’s new Parliament, with the majority of ethnic parties enjoying few gains on Nov. 8.
VOTING
The Results Are (Almost) In: Crunching the Regional Seat Numbers
The NLD has majorities in all but four of Burma’s legislatures. Those parliaments it doesn’t hold may dictate the party’s attitude to federal reform.
ETHNIC ISSUES
Suu Kyi Landslide Poses Challenge With Burma’s Minorities
A landslide victory by Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma’s historic election raises questions over whether she can overcome distrust from leaders of ethnic minorities.
PARLIAMENT
Constitutional Quirk Sends Defeated Lawmakers Back to Parliament
Just days after the National League for Democracy clinched a historic election victory, lawmakers elected in a flawed 2010 vote will resume their work.
EXECUTIVE
Thein Sein Tells Next Govt Peace, Reconciliation Are Key
President Thein Sein urges a continuation of reforms that his party set in motion four years ago, one week after suffering a crushing election defeat.
Election 2015
Dateline Irrawaddy: ‘Current Military Leaders Are Different from Those in 1990’
On this week’s edition of Dateline, the panel discusses the NLD’s landslide victory and what to expect from the weeks to come.
BUSINESS
Business Leaders See Brighter Future in NLD Win
Industry insiders say they expect the NLD’s victory will lead to the easing of remaining sanctions, along with a spike in foreign investment and economic aid.
DECISION 2015
NLD Wins Supermajority, Will Form Next Government
Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy secures the parliamentary supermajority that the party needs to select Burma’s next president.
VOTING
Parties Dispute Huge USDP Advance Vote in Arakan Garrison Seat
Losing candidates have refused to sign off on two contests in Ann, one involving the former chief minister, after advance votes put the USDP ahead of its rivals.
ETHNIC ISSUES
Ethnic Parties Left Hanging on the Telephone for NLD Coalition Offer
The two strongest performing ethnic parties in Sunday’s poll have expressed a desire say that any coalition arrangement is unlikely after the NLD’s emphatic victory.
EXECUTIVE
NLD to Select Two VPs, With Presidency in Reach
The National League for Democracy wins the power to choose two of the country’s vice presidents, and increasingly looks likely to also pick the president.
EXECUTIVE
After Suu Kyi Invitation, Observers Call For Swift Four-Party Meeting
Politicians and analysts have urged a leader’s meeting requested by Aung San Suu Kyi to take place as soon as possible.
DECISION 2015
NLD Urges Calm, Warns of Possible Instigators
Following a sweeping victory in the polls, Burma’s victorious NLD party urges its supporters to keep calm and avoid conflict.
ELECTION 2015
Suu Kyi Requests Meeting with President, Army Chief and Speaker
The opposition leader, whose party expects to form the next government, asks to meet three of Burma’s biggest political players, aiming for “national reconciliation.”
DECISION 2015
Suu Kyi Vows to Call Shots After Election Landslide
As vote tallies trickle in, Suu Kyi’s NLD looks set to take control and form the government, a triumph that will reshape the political landscape.
DECISION 2015
NLD Notches Near-Sweep of Naypyidaw, Supposed Ruling Party Bastion
National League for Democracy candidates claim victory in seven of eight Lower House constituencies in Naypyidaw, as well as the capital’s two Upper House seats.
ELECTION 2015
NLD Claims to Have Secured a Majority of Union Seats
While official results are still being announced intermittently by the UEC, the NLD claims to have secured a majority of Union Parliament seats.
ELECTION 2015
Cronies Crushed as NLD Claims Key Constituencies
A number of so-called “crony” candidates are the first to fall when faced with an opposition party that is able and willing to contest.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
NLD Candidate, 53, Dies of Heart Attack at Campaign Rally
A candidate from the opposition National League for Democracy passes away after suffering a heart attack in the midst of a final campaign event.
CONSTITUTION
Election Commission Rejects NLD’s Thein Sein Complaint
The election commission has thrown out an opposition complaint against Thein Sein which alleged the president had campaigned for the USDP ahead of Sunday’s vote.
PARTY POLITICS
NLD a Better Choice than Ruling Party, Say Ethnic Politicians
Despite doubts over the party’s commitment to minority issues, several prominent ethnic politicians say they are more likely to support the NLD after the election.
VOTING
Ignore Threats, Suu Kyi Tells Coco Islands Voters
Aung San Suu Kyi has urged voters living on the Coco Islands not to be intimidated by threats reported by locals ahead of Sunday’s landmark election.
ELECTION 2015
For Burma’s Muslims, Little to Cheer About Historic Election
As Burma heads to the polls on Nov. 8, the plight of its Muslim minority remains a blot on the country’s election.
ETHNIC ISSUES
NLD Takes on Nationalists in Southern Arakan
The Arakan National Party expects a wave of nationalism to bring sweeping victory in Arakan State, while the NLD eyes southern constituencies.
ELECTION 2015
Delta, Capital Tipped as NLD Hard-Sells in Burman Heartland
A political analyst pegs the two regions dominated by ethnic Burmans as difficult constituencies for the National League for Democracy to beat Burma’s ruling party.
ELECTION 2015
Suu Kyi Says Will Be Above President in New Government
Burma’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi says she will be “above the president” if her party wins a historic election on Nov. 8.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
NLD Cites Downed Phone Line as Latest Disruption in Coco Islands Campaign
Burma’s main opposition party said Wednesday that phone lines on Coco Islands were deliberately cut to prevent Aung San Suu Kyi from speaking with voters.
ELECTION 2015
In Mandalay, Strong Support for the Fighting Peacock
From ringtones to t-shirts, flags and songs, throughout the official campaign period, Mandalay locals have openly shown their political stripes.
ELECTION 2015
Suu Kyi’s NLD Looks Set to Win Election, but Problems Loom
Despite the euphoria surrounding the National League for Democracy as elections approach, signs indicate all will not be smooth, even if the party takes power.
ELECTION 2015
Suu Kyi Not Ready to Govern, Says Radical Buddhist Monk
Ma Ba Tha’s general secretary Vimala Buddhi says the ruling party, and not the popular opposition leader, should be chosen to lead the country.
ELECTION 2015
USDP Official Charged over Fake Suu Kyi Nude Photo Released on Bail
Police have confirmed the release on bail of Than Tun, who was detained for sharing an image purporting to show opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s in the nude.
ELECTION 2015
Rumors and Rumination: The NLD’s Possible Presidents
Should the National League for Democracy win the necessary majority in the Nov. 8 poll, the next question is: who will the party put forward for the top post?
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
NLD Has Filed 100 Election Complaints Since Campaign Start: Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi has told a Rangoon rally that her party has filed 100 complaints over violations of election rules.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Suu Kyi Conjures Red Sea in Rangoon as Campaigns Wind Down
Tens of thousands of supporters attend what is likely to be Aung San Suu Kyi’s last public rally ahead of Burma’s high-stakes general election.
CONSTITUTION
Burma Reforms Have Long Way to Go to Change Power Balance
Burma citizens are experiencing an unprecedented degree of economic and political freedom, but the balance of power has changed little.
ETHNIC ISSUES
Burma's Minorities Fear USDP Election Victory
For Burma’s ethnic minorities, the election opens up the possible fulfillment of a long-cherished dream.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
‘Please Exercise Restraint’, Suu Kyi Tells Supporters
National League for Democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has used a video message to caution voters on the need for stability on election day.
ELECTION 2015
Local Research Group Probes Major Parties’ Policy Platforms
Nine of Burma’s major political parties purport to build a democratic federal union but are split on issues such as the Constitution, a new report says.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
NLD Candidates Struggle for Attention in Northern Arakan State
Burma’s main opposition party faces ongoing campaign hurdles in Arakan State, with some local administrators declining to facilitate the party’s activities.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Mandalay Turns Red on Full Moon Day
A group of singers and celebrities graced the stage in Mandalay Wednesday as part of a township-hopping tour in support of Burma’s main opposition party.
MEDIA
Burma Media Stack Deck for ‘Mother’ Suu Kyi Ahead of Polls
Lesser known candidates and even Burma’s ruling party struggle for coverage in private newspapers dedicating the bulk of their coverage to the popular opposition leader.
ELECTION 2015
NLD Warns of ‘Phantom Voters’ in Mandalay Constituencies
Burma’s main opposition party warned Wednesday of error-strewn voter lists in Mandalay, the latest reports of inaccuracies in a much-criticized process.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
USDP Trumps Rivals in Campaign Rally Gifts: Election Watchdog
The USDP has distributed more gifts on the campaign trail than its political opponents, according to an independent election monitoring group.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Coco Islands Candidate Claims NLD Trio Barred From 80% of Voters
Candidates for the National League for Democracy arrive to the Coco Islands only to find their ability to reach out to voters severely curtailed.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Ex-Ruling Party Chair Says USDP Unlikely to Win November Poll
Speaking to reporters on the campaign trail in Pegu Division’s Phyu Sunday, Shwe Mann admitted the ruling party would likely struggle in the Nov. 8 poll.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Hopes, Fears and a Veteran’s Vote on the Stump With Suu Kyi
At a rally in Kawhmu Township, the National League for Democracy chairwoman proves that her appeal crosses demographic divides and, perhaps, reaches into the barracks.
MILITARY
Vote for ‘Correct’ Candidates, Says Military Chief
Min Aung Hlaing has advised military personnel to vote for candidates “who can protect race and religion” and is free from foreign influence.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
USDP Official Sued over Fake Suu Kyi Nude Shared on Facebook
An activist sues a leader of Burma’s ruling USDP for sharing an image of Suu Kyi’s face transposed onto a nude body.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Suu Kyi Continues Arakan Voter Drive in Thandwe
Aung San Suu Kyi has urged prospective voters not to be swayed by the ethnic and religious divisions that have plagued Arakan State.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
In Epicenter of Ethno-Religious Divide, Suu Kyi Sticks to Mantra of Change
The opposition leader appeals to voters of troubled Arakan State in a speech promising jobs and more accountable government if her party sweeps the election.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
NLD Candidate Told No Canvassing of Naypyidaw Civil Servants
Naypyidaw’s electoral subcommission bars a sitting National League for Democracy lawmaker from campaigning door to door in the civil servants’ quarters of Zabuthiri Township.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Suu Kyi Campaigns in Arakan, but to Avoid Trouble Spots
Burma’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi arrives in Arakan State for three days of campaigning, but will skip the state’s most restive areas.
VOTER VOICE
Election Debate Heats Up Online and at the Dinner Table
Impassioned debate over the country’s political future is seeing lively disagreements between family members backing rival parties.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Govt Sinks NLD Candidates’ Plan to Charter Boat to Coco Islands
Four National League for Democracy candidates desperately seeking to campaign for seats representing Coco Islands constituencies see their latest bid to visit the islands stymied.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
NLD Abandons Rally Plans After Attack on Members in Kachin State
The NLD was forced to abandon a planned campaign rally in Kachin State’s Chipwi after its members were attacked by over two dozen men on Monday.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Plan for Anti-Suu Kyi Rally in Arakan Aborted
Police in Arakan State say a group of outsiders have rescinded an attempt to protest against campaign stop by opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
NLD Candidates Await Latest Appeal on Coco Islands Access
Four of the party’s candidates seek permission from the Rangoon regional government to travel to the islands on a boat they plan to hire themselves.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
NLD Campaigners Charged with Unlawful Assembly in Monywa
Four people assisting with a procession of NLD-supporting trishaw drivers in Monywa have been charged under Article 18 of the Peaceful Assembly Law.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Barred From Coco Islands, NLD Sees Dirty Campaign Tricks
The Coco Islands become the unlikely focus of allegations that Burma’s government is spiking the chances of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition party.
ETHNIC ISSUES
‘Real Mon’ Battles ‘Genuine Change’ in Mon State Messaging
All bets are off when it comes to predicting who will emerge triumphant in Burma’s Mon State, where 18 parties are vying for voters’ favor.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
NLD No Match for Formidable Opponents in Arakan State
The Arakan National Party (ANP) is tipped to win a majority of state and Union constituencies in Arakan State,
ELECTION 2015
Complaints Mount as NLD Candidate Cites Misconduct in Naypyidaw
An opposition candidate files an official complaint against Burma’s ruling party alleging violation of election law, the latest in a string of as-yet-unanswered grievances.
PARTY POLITICS
Suu Kyi Says She Hopes to Lead Burma Despite Constitutional Ban
Aung San Suu Kyi says she plans to lead the next government if the NLD comes to power in the election, despite being barred from becoming president.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
NLD Candidate Feels ‘Unsafe’ after Attack on Party Official
Prominent women’s rights activist Susanna Hla Hla Soe says she is concerned for her safety after her supporters were assaulted following an NLD campaign rally.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
In War-Torn Kachin, Suu Kyi Sells NLD as Party for Peace
Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi tours war-torn Kachin State, urging voters to choose her National League for Democracy to better prospects for regional peace.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Violence Against NLD Supporters Mars Delta Township Campaigning
Irrawaddy Division’s Myaungmya Township sees some of the earliest indications of election-related violence, with two assaults in two days on National League for Democracy supporters.
ELECTION 2015
Union Election Official Says Hands Tied on Ma Ba Tha Politicking
A senior member of the Union Election Commission says the body has no authority to prevent religious figures or organizations from speaking out on politics.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
NLD Says Party to Meet With UEC on Campaign Disputes
Burma’s Union Election Commission agrees to meet the National League for Democracy amid a spate of alleged campaign violations against the opposition party.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Mansi Township Off NLD Campaign Itinerary as Fighting Continues
Recent fighting in Kachin State has forced Aung San Suu Kyi to amend her itinerary ahead of a series of campaign rallies planned across the state from Friday.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
USDP Eyes Big Wins in Burma’s Rice Bowl
Several prominent figures from the USDP’s central executive committee are likely to emerge triumphant as they seek election in Irrawaddy Division.
ELECTION 2015
Senior NLD Leader Calls UEC Bias Over Election Complaints
A senior National League for Democracy member accuses the election commission of bias and criticizes it for not promptly addressing complaints filed by the party.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Kachin Authorities Quash Plans for Suu Kyi Rally at Festival Grounds
Authorities in Myitkyina reject a National League for Democracy request to hold a campaign rally featuring Aung San Suu Kyi at a well-known festival grounds.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Kachin Election Body Requests Meeting with Militia Leader over NLD Edict
The state body invited Zakhung Ting Ying to its headquarters in Myitkyina next week after he ordered NLD candidates not to campaign in his constituency.
ELECTION 2015
NLD, Ma Ba Tha in War of Words Over Campaign Claims
A growing dispute pits the National League for Democracy against the influential Buddhist nationalist group, which Burma’s largest opposition party accuses of violating election law.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Militia Leader Orders NLD Out of Kachin State Races
A militia leader turned lawmaker in northern Kachin State orders candidates for the opposition National League for Democracy not to campaign in his constituency.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
NLD Accuses Ma Ba Tha of Unlawful Influence
Burma’s main opposition party alleges that the Buddhist nationalist group distributed print materials and delivered sermons defaming the NLD and attempting to influence the electorate.
MILITARY
Suu Kyi: We Want to Work with the Military
The NLD leader has called on the military to allow constitutional change and respect the results of November’s elections.
PARTY POLITICS
Pathein NLD Downplays Defections to Ruling Party
A former party official says the mass resignation of NLD members, who subsequently joined the USDP, was motivated by the ruling party’s flood relief works.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Suu Kyi Hits the Campaign Trail in Kawhmu
Aung San Suu Kyi has begun campaigning in her home constituency of Kawhmu, targeting the seat’s only USDP stronghold.
ETHNIC ISSUES
Ma Ba Tha: NLD is the Party of ‘Islamists’
Celebrating the passage of the race and religion laws, Ma Ba Tha warns that the NLD will attempt to repeal the controversial measures if the party wins November’s elections.
CAMPAIGN TRAIL
Amid Development Concerns, Fighting Peacock Courts Green Vote
The National League for Democracy is fielding a number of environmental experts for the Nov. 8 election.
WOMEN’S ISSUES
Women Candidates Swarm Irrawaddy Delta, Hoping for Big Wins
Irrawaddy Division could set the stage for a battle of the sexes in a Nov. 8 general election, with 67 women vying for seats.
ELECTION 2015
Principle Over Detail in NLD Election Manifesto
The National League for Democracy’s platform touches on many of the party’s familiar themes without going into detail on legislative and administrative reform.