CNI News

13 Nov 2022

SAC Chairman Snr Gen Min Aung Hlaing said it was important to exert efforts to hold the general election with the support of the majority of the people.

The general made the remark at the meeting 9/2022 of the SAC on 11th November, 2022.

He said, "It is vital that the upcoming general election is free and fair. Only when it is held properly with the support of the majority of the people in all constituencies, will the elected government be able to carry out its tasks successfully. We are exerting efforts to hold the general election to the best of our abilities."

A voter casts ballots.

He, then, pointed out the needs to hold elections in all constituencies in all states and regions and to elect ethnic representatives for the parliament. He also said that he had explained to EAOs that the  PR system would allow ethnic representatives to win seats at the parliament and that some of them had accepted the proposal.

The general added that, "Efforts are being made to hold a free and fair multi-party democracy general election in accordance with the 2008 constitution as scheduled and to transfer power to the winning in accordance with democratic norms."

He continued to say that elections were held in 325 townships in the first general election, in 323 townships in the second general election and 315 townships in the third general election.

The Karenni National Progressive Party.

The SAC announced that a general election would be held in August, 2023 and it would transfer power to the winning party.

The Karenni National Progressive Party  and the Chin state defence forces issued a statement urging political parties in Kayah and Chin state not to contest in the upcoming elections.

Similarly, Acting President Duwa Lashi La of the National Unity Government has also vowed to disrupt the elections to be held by the SAC.

Political parties in the country  are also questioning the general election to be held by the SAC.