Myanmar pro-democracy forces form new parties as elections loom

Ex-NLD lawmaker criticizes Suu Kyi for lack of democracy within ruling party

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Aung San Suu Kyi's popularity has been waning as Myanmar's de facto leader proves ineffective at curtailing the military's political influence.

YUICHI NITTA, Nikkei staff writer

YANGON -- Some lawmakers who have grown disgruntled with Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy are adding to Myanmar's political landscape in a way that could give the dominant party something to think about ahead of elections scheduled to take place on Nov. 8.

The NLD maintains a lead over military-affiliated and small ethnic parties but now also has to worry about its left flank as some pro-democracy politicians splinter away.

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