CNI News

2 August 2024

Depending on regional security, elections would be firstly held in the constituencies that could be, said Sr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing. 

He said that during the meeting (2/2024) of the National Defense and Security Council on 31st July 2024.

" Elections will be held in accordance with the laws of the 2008 Constitution. Depending on regional security, elections will be firstly held in the constituencies that can be held. 
According to the current security conditions, the security of the constituencies where elections cannot be held will be promoted after which elections will be held." said chairman of the SAC.

Only if it was peaceful and stable, would the processes of strengthening multi-party democracy and correct reforms be implemented; so, regarding security, the SAC would continue to speed up what should be done, he added.

While the meeting of the National Defense and Security Council is being held

At present, armed battles are breaking out across the country and because of territorial instabilities, it is impossible to hold elections, pointed out political parties.

As there are territorial stabilities in Ayeyarwady Region, Mandalay Region, Yangon Region and Naypyidaw Union Territory, elections could be held for the first time, estimated political analysts.

Because they would have to walk on the multi-party democratic path which the entire people wanted, they must successfully hold a free and fair multi-party democratic election, said chairman of the SAC. At present, the Union Election Commission has allowed 50 political parties to register.

A general election would be held in 2025, said Sr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing, chairman of the SAC.