Who is Ne Win?
Q: Who is Ne Win?
A: Ne Win is a former Military Dictator of Burma, Burmese politician, and military commander who served as the President of Burma from 1962 to 1981.
Q: What political party did Ne Win found in 1962?
A: Ne Win founded the Burma Socialist Programme Party in 1962.
Q: How did Ne Win come to rule Burma?
A: On 2 March 1962, Ne Win overthrew the legitimate elected government led by U Nu in Burma and became head of state as Chairman of the Union Revolutionary Council and also Prime Minister.
Q: What changes did Ne Win bring to Burma after coming to power?
A: Ne Win's new government ended the constitution and removed the Burma parliament. In 1964, he made the Burma Socialist Programme Party the only political party in Burma.
Q: When did Ne Win end the Revolutionary Council and what did he establish instead?
A: On 2 March 1974, Ne Win ended the Revolutionary Council and established the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma. He was elected president (not by people) and chose Brigadier General Sein Win as Prime Minister.
Q: How long did Ne Win serve as the President of Burma?
A: Ne Win served as the President of Burma from 1962 to 1981.
Q: What was Ne Win's role before becoming the President of Burma?
A: Before becoming the President, Ne Win was the Prime Minister of Burma.
