Suu Kyi's party wins in both houses of parliament

November 13, 2015 11:14

Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy wins majority in both houses of parliament after Myanmar election.

Myanmar President Thein Sein has congratulated Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition party on its success in polls, his spokesman told the BBC.With about 47% of seats declared, the National League for Democracy (NLD) has taken over 90% of the vote.

Suu Kyi has written to the leadership requesting talks on national reconciliation. But spokesman U Ye Htut said such a meeting could only take place after the final results were announced.

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