CNI News

25 November 2025

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission, said that he wants voters to consider and cast their votes for those who can protect, preserve, and safeguard the Our Three National Causes.

He made these remarks on November 23, 2025, during a meeting with district- and township-level departmental officials, town elders, and community leaders in Maubin, Ayeyarwady Region.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing stated that preparations are underway to ensure that the upcoming election will be free, fair, and just. He added that candidates are being screened according to the law and emphasized that people should vote for those who can work for the interests of the nation and regions; those who can protect, maintain, and safeguard the Three National Causes; and those who have political, economic, and defense perspectives.

The first phase of the election will be held on December 28, 2025, in 102 townships. The second phase will be held on January 11, 2026, in 100 townships. The third phase will be held in the last week of January 2026.

He stated that arrangements have been made to ensure that eligible voters can cast their ballots, but whether they choose to vote or not is entirely their decision.

According to the 2008 Constitution, every citizen has the duty to protect and safeguard the Three National Causes.

These Three National Causes are:

Non-disintegration of the Union

Non-disintegration of national solidarity

Perpetuation of national sovereignty

Since Myanmar gained independence on January 4, 1948, armed conflicts have continued between the Myanmar military(Tatmadaw) and ethnic armed groups. After February 1, 2021, more intense armed conflicts have erupted, resulting in over three million internally displaced people.

As a result, ethnic unity has deteriorated, and Myanmar is approaching a state of Union disintegration, according to military and political analysts.