CNI News

12 August 2025

There are trade difficulties and delays in goods in Myanmar due to conflicts on border and domestic trade routes, excessive gate fees, and the presence of numerous armed groups. 
Trucks mainly import consumer goods from neighboring Thailand, using the Myawaddy-Htok Kaw Ko-Nabu-Hpa-An section of the road, also known as the old Dawna Taung Road.

The significant drop in Thai goods flow is due to difficult transportation and the large number of checkpoints, an official from the department of unloading and loading goods of the Myawaddy Township Trade Zone told CNI News.

“First, due to the checks and arrests at the Mayangyaung border gate, most import and export businesses have seen a 30 percent drop in official goods flow compared to the previous month. Thai goods flow, which used to be full, will now only be 30 percent. Where there is a 30 percent flow, only businesses that carry duty will be able to flow. From what I know from agents, while previously 100 trucks could go through, now only 30 can. For freight workers, this month is a month of low income. Due to the closure of the Asia Road, the traffic conditions on the old Daun Taung Road, Htok Kaw Koe Road, and Kyet Oo Taung Road are not as bad as last year, but this year there is less trade flow. The dirt and gravel roads are causing traffic accidents, the area is unstable and there are frequent and intense battles, which are causing harm to traders, and the people are facing food shortages due to rising commodity prices," he said.

While the TNLA was inspecting trucks

The old Dawna Taung Road is a single-lane dirt road that is used for one day uphill and one day downhill, and travelers say that various armed groups are demanding tolls on the road. 

“The number of our trucks on the road has decreased by half compared to before, and the number of 6-wheeled vehicles has decreased by half compared to before. I think we pay duty on imported animals and pigs. There are many imported vehicles. There are many gates on the mountain road. There are many KNLA groups on the old road. If you go beyond the Nabu road, there are many KNU and KNLA Peace Council groups.” U Aung Kyaw Oo, chairman of the Prahita Alinthit Association, told CNI News.

Thai consumer goods are widely used in Myanmar, and local people in Mon and Kayin States rely on the flow of Thai goods for their business. 

Similarly, Myanmar is importing electrical appliances, consumer goods, and construction materials , including medicines from China, but trade has been halted due to ongoing fighting along the China-Myanmar border trade route and armed groups controlling the route and demanding money.

The flow of illegal Thai goods has decreased significantly due to inspections at the Mayangyaung border gate, and the number of legal goods from Thailand has also decreased by half, an online shop owner told CNI News. 

While the police were checking cars

Similarly, the flow of goods between regions and states in Myanmar has been reduced and trade is becoming increasingly difficult due to the Myanmar Tatmadaw and various armed groups opening gates on trade routes, conducting frequent inspections, demanding money, and imposing restrictions.

"Trucks depend on custom duties. They can  go and return within a day. There are KNLA gates on the old road and there are BGF, DKBA and KNU gates on the Htaw Koh Kaw road, a total of about 10 gates. The Kyet Oo Taung section of the road has been fully controlled by the DKBA. A passenger has to pay 100,00 or 150,000 kyats. Trucks and cars have to queue to be checked and if they start leaving at 06:00 a.m., they reach the destination about 02:00 p.m." said a driver of a bus going on the Myawaddy-Hpa-an Road to CNI News.

Myanmar depend on China and Thailand in importing consumer goods, foodstuffs, construction materials, electric products and medicines. Currently, the Myawaddy-Kawkareik Asia Road, a Thailand-Myanmar border trade route cannot used due to battles. 

Moreover, Kyekhaung-Muse-Lashio-Mandalay Road, a China-Myanmar border trade route

cannot be used as well due to battles.

CNI News

12 August 2025

Military and political analysts are questioning whether the elections scheduled for later this year in Myanmar could be worse than those held in 1951-52. 

The Union Election Commission (UEC) has announced that elections will be held in 267 townships in Myanmar between December 2025 and January 2026.  

He couldn't say whether the upcoming election will be worse than the 1951-52 election, Sai Htay Aung, chairman of the Tai Leng (Shanni) Nationalities Development Party (TNDP), told CNI News.

“This election is a big challenge that we have to overcome. Because given the current security situation, the upcoming election could be even worse than the 1951-52 election, that I can't say. However, we must work hard for the interests of the country and the people. The law to protect the election has been issued, and it is necessary for the people to comply with it. In my opinion, the situation is not yet where the public can vote peacefully. The government should also make a promise to the people about what it will do after the election," he said.

While seeing the Parliament in 1951-52

The People's Defense Forces (PDF), the National Unity Government (NUG), the National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC), and the Spring Revolution forces have announced that they will completely sabotage the elections planned by the Union Election Commission (UEC). 

Then, political parties and candidates who will run the election begin to face security threats and difficulties.

Meanwhile, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing enacted the Law on the Protection of Multi-Party Democratic General Elections from Disruption and Sabotage on July 29, 2025.

The law stipulates that anyone who commits any crime, such as disrupting, destroying, or causing death, can be sentenced to a minimum of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison, or even the death penalty. 

Due to the current instability in Myanmar, the impact of the civil war, and the emergency period, citizens are no longer able to exercise their basic rights as stipulated in Chapter 8 of the Constitution. Dr. Aye Maung, chairman of the Arakan National Front (AFP), told CNI News.

 An armed group

"The tuition in 1951 is different from the current one, including the nature of voters. These days, the influence of social media. A piece of news goes viral very fast.  How many people want to get back to the situation five years ago? These things will influence the upcoming elections. 80 percent of the people believe that they need a change through an election." he said.

Armed conflicts are severely taking place across the country and revolutionary elements have said that they will sabotage the election and take action against those who participate in the election. So, the people are worried about their security in voting.

The Burma Communist Party, Yebaw Byu, Yebaw Ni, the Pyithu's Yebaw and Karen armed groups launched armed resistance three months after Myanmar gained her independence. And then, in 1949, the government led by U Nu was able to govern in and around Yangon. So, it was called the Yangon Government.

So, the first election that was held in Myanmar had to be held in phases from June 1951 to February 1952 due to weak security and territorial instability.

CNI News

11 August 2025

After elections were held, because there were not necessary number of representatives, if the second session of Hluttaw was called, current rulers of the country may lose their dignity, Chairman of the Tai Leng (Shanni) Nationalities Development Party (TNDP), Sai Htay Aung told CNI News. 

Therefore, he said, those currently ruling the country would have to try to meet the necessary number of candidates in the upcoming election.

“In the current political situation, in my opinion, they will try to meet the necessary number of candidates in the upcoming election.. Only when there are enough representatives, the Hluttaw can be called. If the Hluttaw was to be called for the second time, current rulers of the country may lose their dignity. So, they will try to meet the necessary number of candidates, I think. According to the constitution, the Tatmadaw has taken 25 percent of all the seats in the Hluttaw. If more than half of the representatives attend, it will have a quorum. Elections must be held for more than half of the representatives. I think they can do that. Because they have announced that they will hold elections in the 267 townships, it is more than half." said Sai Htay Aung.

The first meeting of the Pyidaungzu Hluttaw after the election must have 664 representatives, but under the 2008 Constitution, a quorum is reached if more than half of the representatives attend.

For the first Hluttaw session to be held, 50 percent of the representatives are required, and 25 percent of the representatives are military personnel. If the remaining 25 percent of the representatives are present, it will reach a quorum and the Hluttaw can be held.

While the number of candidates is being shown

The election to be held by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing is just nominal, and since 25 percent of the representatives are military members, the Hluttaw can be held by any means, U Khun Sai, who is involved in the peace process, told CNI News.

“The election is nominal. Because when the Hluttaw convenes for the first time, more than half of the Hluttaw members must be present. If less than over half, a second meeting must be called. In the second meeting,  If 1/3 of the members are present, it reaches a quorum. Currently, 25 percent of the members are from the military, so, only 8 percent of the civilian Hluttaw members is just needed to reach a quorum. So, Hluttaw can be called by any means. There is criticism that a quorum could have been automatically established to convene the Hluttaw even though there was no election," he said.

In Myanmar, on February 1, 2021, the National League for Democracy (NLD) government was ousted by the Myanmar Tatmadaw and a state of emergency was declared, claiming that the NLD was attempting to form a government without resolving the 2020 general election voter list dispute.

Then, the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, the Amyotha Hluttaw, and the Pyithu Hluttaw were unable to convene and have remained suspended to this day.

CNI News

11 August 2025

If the people vote in the election that is being planned to be held, it will be a form of democracy and if the people don't vote, they will lose their opportunities, Chairman of the Shan and Nationalities Democratic Party (SNDP), Sai Ai Pao told CNI News. 

The Union Election Commission (UEC) has announced that elections will be held in 267 townships in Myanmar between December 2025 and January 2026.

After the election, a civilian government will emerge and the form of a democratic federal system will be established, and if people do not vote, they will lose their rights, said Sai Ai Pao.

“Once the election is over, a civilian government will emerge. It will no longer be a military government. At that time, the Amyotha Hluttawt, the Pyithu Hluttaw, the Regional Hluttaw, and the State Hluttaw will emerge. Then, the Union Government, the Regional Government, and the State Government will emerge. At that time, it will no longer be a military government. The military will hold the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Border Affairs, and the Ministry of Home Affairs. All other ministries will be held by civilians. I would like to appeal to the public: Vote for the party of your choice so that the country will become a federal democratic form. A civilian government will emerge. If you don't vote, you will lose your right. I want urge the people to vote. A company in Yangon Region conducted a poll among 1,000 people. Out of them, 700 people said that they would vote because they want a change." he said.

While the UEC was explaining the voting machine to political parties

Political parties have pointed out that an election is needed to separate the three pillars in Myanmar - the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, from being controlled by a single person. Political parties are worried that the people won't vote.

When assessing the public regarding the election, if you divide it into three categories based on the age at which they can vote, there may be elements that want to change something, Dr. Aye Maung, chairman of the Arakan Front Party (AFP), told CNI News.

“When assessing the public, the young people will have one kind of will. The middle-aged people will have another. The elderly will be different. This is different everywhere. If you divide the population into three groups based on the age group that can vote, young people may have big goals for the future. Middle-aged people may want to overcome difficulties. Many older people may already be thinking about how to solve these difficulties. About 70 percent of voters are neutral. They may be white or black and yellow or green or red. About 30 percent might not be neutral. Moreover, businessmen may want an economical change." he said.

Elections mean that you must own the government that you elected and you must vote carefully to ensure that the government that you elected will work for the benefit of the people and the country and that is free from corruption, pointed out military and political analysts.

CNI News

11 August 2025

There are considerations among military and political analysts whether military situation could be more widespread from the battles breaking out between the Myanmar Tatmadaw and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) in and around Bhamo City. 

After the Myanmar Tatmadaw's warships went up to Bhamo from Mandalay on August 1, 2025, the Myanmar Tatmadaw has been waging offensives to some military camps that had been captured by the KIA, and battles are severely taking place between the two sides.

Moreover, the Myanmar Tatmadaw is waging offensives to Minhla Ward near the 21 Military Operations Command, and No. 366 Artillery Battalion that has been captured by the KIA on August 4, 2025. 

According to the situation of ground battles, the Myanmar Tatmadaw possibly would expand its military activities not only in Bhamo but also in the neighboring towns, the Tai Leng (Shanni) Nationalities Development Party (TNDP) Chairman Sai Htay Aung told CNI News.

While seeing Bhamo City that has been damaged by the war

" The Myanmar Tatmadaw seems to expand its military activities not only in Bhamo until neighboring areas. I must say the Myanmar Tatmadaw has an upper hand in the Bhamo region military situation. Since a few days ago, the Myanmar Tatmadaw has been conducting a clearance operation surrounding area of the university in Bhamo, aNnd Minhla Ward near the No. 21 Military Operations Command and Min Kyaung Gon Ward near the prison. So, we can say that the Myanmar Tatmadaw has had an upper hand there." he said.

Bhamo is one of the nearest towns to Laiza where the headquarters of the KIA is based and the No-21 Military Operations Command of the Myanmar Tatmadaw is based in Bhamo as well. 

Moreover, it is located on the bank of Ayeyarwady River and about 40 miles away from the Chinese border. People can go to China from Bhamo through Nam Kham and Muse in northern Shan State.

Currently, because of the Myanmar Tatmadaw's offensive en masse to Bhamo, the KIA is facing a difficult situation to re-launch an offensive, pointed out military and political analysts. 

The KIA possibly would give Bhamaw to the Myanmar Tatmadaw because battles in and around Bhamo have been months long, Dr. Hla Kyaw Zaw, China-Myanmar affairs analyst told CNI News.

While seeing Bhamo City that is a strategic position

" It seems that the KIA might give Bhamo back to the Myanmar Tatmadaw because the entire city of Bhamo is already in ruins. The Myanmar Tatmadaw fire heavy weapons and dropped bombs on Bhamo. So I think the Tatmadaw wants to propaganize that they have regained control of Bhamo. The KIA possibly will retreat from Bhamo." she said.

Since October 2023, the KIA was able to successfully attack and capture the Myanmar Tatmadaw bases in Kachin State and northern Shan State and captured Sok Law, Chipwe, Somprabum, Injang Yang, Sadon, Dok Phong Yang, Loije, Sin Bo, Myo Hla, Momauk, Mansi, and Mabein in northern Shan State. 

Currently, the National Defense and Security Council has declared a state of emergency and initiated martial law in a total of 63 townships in Kachin, Kayah, Sagaing, Rakhine, and Shan states, as well as other regions.

Fighting is ongoing in these townships between TNLA, AA, KNU, KIA, CNF, PDF, and the Myanmar Tatmadaw. Currently, the Myanmar Tatmadaw is conducting offensives against TNLA-controlled Mogok, Kyaukme, and Hsipaw, as well as exchanging offensives with the KIA in Bhamo. 

Similarly, the Myanmar military has been engaged in a long-running conflict with the AA in Kyaukphyu, Rakhine State.

CNI News

11 August 2025

Candidates who will run in the election should be parliamentarians who represent the people rather than the party, U Li Paw Reh, chairman of the Lisu National Development Party (Dulei Party), told CNI News. 

In Myanmar politics, when more candidates who won in the election represent their parties rather than the people, pointed out political commentators.

Candidates who ran the election, when they were in Hluttaw, must give priority to the country and the people rather than their parties, the Lisu National Development Party (Dulei Party) Chairman, U Li Paw Reh told CNI News.  

" When a candidate becomes a member of Hluttaw, he will support only the proposal which his party submits, which should not be done like that. He should support any proposal that benefits the country, that is submitted by any party. He should not represent his party anymore. He should represent the people." he said.

Political parties

Candidates that will enter the Hluttaw compete representing their parties and they are party representatives. 

However, after they are elected, when they arrive in the Hluttaw, they have been the representatives representing both parties and the people, pointed out political analysts.

Participants in Myanmar politics often have a tendency to bear a grudge, and some parliamentarians have this tendency, pointed out political analysts.

Once the candidates are elected and enter the parliament, they become lawmakers, the Naga National Party (NNP) Chairman U Shu Maung told CNI News.

Some parties do not discuss proposals submitted by other parties and it may be because of their parties' policies, he said.

Political parties

“As elected representatives are persons with legislative power, they have to consider the interests of their constituencies, and on the other hand, they are responsible for the development, political issues, and international affairs. As he represents the people, they must be the public representatives. But as the centralization system of some parties is so strong, a proposal submitted by another party may benefit the country and might not be discussed by the parties whose centralization are strong. These parties might be ethnic parties or mainland parties." he said.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has promised elections will be held in December 2025 and January 2026 in Myanmar and the elections will be held in phases, according to the Union Election Commission.

CNI News
10 August 2025

The reason why Myanmar has not developed yet is because there are attacks among its citizens, Chairman of the National Democratic Force Party, U Htet Aung Kyaw told CNI News.

There should be no disagreements politically, ethnically and religiously in Myanmar and it was necessary to make efforts in order to walk peacefully on the path going to the multi-party democratic system, said Prime Minister U Nyo Saw.

Myanmar did not progress although it had lots of good opportunities because there were hatred and attacks among its citizens, said U Htet Aung Kyaw.

" Because there are always hatred and attacks among our citizens in our country, Myanmar, our country hasn't developed yet even though there are good opportunities. Saya Dagon Tar Yar said that there is no enemy but only lovers in politics. Participation in politics is making an attempt to change an enemy into a friend. Maintaining this idea, we'll build this country with our ethnic brothers and sisters. So, we accept what the PM said. All the organizations must be honest. With a view to the development of the country, we must maintain the loving kindness politics and there should be no disagreements. If we implement the loving kindness policy, we can't ask one side only to be honest." said U Htet Aung Kyaw.

Internal armed conflicts have been taking place since Myanmar gained her independence on January 4, 1948  because there were political disagreements and they have not been able to be resolved up to now.

Although they were talking about ethnic affairs and development, if their intentions were different from what they said, there was no reason to succeed, Executive Director of the Thayninga Institute for Strategic Studies, U Thein Tun Oo told CNI News.

" All the organizations that are related to political disagreements say that they would like to develop their regions under various titles. But is what they say? consistent with what they do on the ground? Otherwise, are there processes to be solved separately? The two sides understand these things and when all the stakeholders negotiate and discuss them, it all will be resolved. Although some EAOs are talking about ethnic causes and development, if their intentions are different from what they say, it won't be successful. There might be ethnic disagreements. If political and negotiable opportunities given by the government are discussed thoroughly by the two sides, everything will be just fine." said U Thein Tun Oo.

Due to political, religious, and ethnic disagreements in Myanmar, currently intense battles are breaking out between the Myanmar Tatmadaw and armed groups throughout the country.

Prime Minister U Nyo Saw said that all people living in the country must avoid actions that could deviate from the path of democracy and must respect and abide by existing laws in accordance with the Constitution.

CNI News
9 August 2025

While it would be compatible if Myanmar were to adopt a federal system, it could be problematic if it were to adopt a single form, U Htet Aung Kyaw, vice chairman of the National Democratic Force Party (NDF), told CNI News.

Since there are over a hundred ethnic groups in Myanmar, and each ethnic group is not the same, the federal system should not be a single form, he said.

“Countries with many ethnic groups like Myanmar need a federal system. Since the shape of Myanmar’s water, land, forests, and ethnic groups is not the same, a federal system that uses a single form may be a bit problematic. There will be one federal model for Kachin and another for Shan. Only if it is implemented in a way that is compatible with the land, forest, ethnic and cultural diversity will the federal system have a chance of success. Although most people and organizations are advocating for federalism, it is unclear whether all those advocating for it truly believe that federalism can succeed," he said.

The EAOs that have currently achieved confederal status beyond the federal system in Myanmar are the United Wa State Army (UWSA) and the National Democratic Alliance Army-Myla (NDAA).

if Myanmar used federalism, equal political rights must be granted, and federalism cannot be achieved without equal political rights, pointed out military and political observers.

While the peace forum was being held

Furthermore, they consider that if the federal status is to be given, it must be given to all the ethnic groups equally without giving the confederation status to any ethnic groups.

While some EAOs were talking about achieving federalism, their words and actions were different, said U Htet Aung Kyaw to CNI News. “Some EAOs only put forward the title of achieving federalism, but it seems that this is not their goal in reality, and there is a difference between what they say and what they actually do.

The main thing is that they want to govern in terms of territorial control and resource distribution, and these things can be considered as a weakness for democracy and federalism in the long term.

"In a federal system, if the central government and the state government can work together in a clear and trusting manner, this will be an advantage of the federal system. If any system cannot lay a solid foundation, the public will find it difficult to trust an administrative system whose words are inconsistent with practice, and their interest in politics will become weak," he said.

The armed groups that have signed the NCA and the government and the Tatmadaw have agreed to build a union based on democracy and federalism in Myanmar, and the political parties have accepted it.

However, due to the changing political landscape in Myanmar after February 1, 2021, some EAOs have expressed positions beyond federalism such as the establishment of a confederation or a new independent state.

While seeing Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and armed group leaders

The Arakan Army (AA) has said it will take a political status no lower than that of the “Wa” or achieve confederation status.

If necessary, it will stand as an independent state.

Kachin Independence Army (KIA) Vice Chairman Lt. Gen. Gun Maw has also stated that ethnic groups will have ideas that go beyond federalism by 2025.

Furthermore, Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) General  Secretary Major General Tar Bone Kyaw said on August 18, 2022 that the Palaung people must be prepared to establish a country of their own if the situation arises.

CNI Interview
8 August 2025

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has said that elections will be held in Myanmar in December 2025 and January 2026.

Then, on July 29, 2025, laws were issued to establish the electoral systems for the Region or State Hluttaw, the Amyotha Hluttaw, and the Pyithu Hluttaw, including laws to protect the election.

On the other hand, there has been a decrease in trust in voting machines and are security concerns. Similarly, people are feeling frustrated by the complexity of the election systems.

CNI News contacted and interviewed the Union Election Commission (UEC) regarding these circumstances.

Q: The election was expected to be held under the PR system, but there is controversy because it will be held under the FPTP system. I would like to know why they decided to hold it under the FPTP system.

A: According to Article 109 of the Constitution, 330 representatives are elected to the Pyithu Hluttaw through the FPTP system based on township and population.

U Ko Ko, Chairman of the Union Election Commission

Q: The regional and state Hluttaws will be held using a mixed system of PR and FPTP. So, rather than a voter has to cast a ballot only, it will have to cast multiple votes, won't that cause confusion for the people who will vote? Why is it necessary to use these two systems together?

A: The Amyotha, the regional and state Hluttaws have been iposed to be elected with a mixed proportional representation system, which includes the FPTP system as well as the PR system. A voter needs to cast only one vote. There is no confusion for voters.

 It is a system that combines the advantages of the FPTP system with the advantages of the PR system. Even if you don't get a representative with FPTP, you can get a representative with PR.

One representative from each self-administered region and region will be elected to the Amyotha Hluttaw through FPTP. The ethnic  representatives to the regional and state Hluttaws will also be elected through FPTP.

While political parties were being explained the voting machine

Q: According to the voting system for the upcoming election, voters must use the machine. However, since Myanmar has a large grassroots population and the elderly are not very tech-savvy, wouldn't it make people confuse to vote by machine and isn't there a decrease in the number of voters?

A: In the upcoming election, MEVM electronic voting machines will be used in all polling stations nationwide. Training courses on how to use the voting machines is being provided in regions and states.

We are working to ensure that voters can vote professionally using voting machines. We are also conducting awareness programs through the media. The system allows voters to vote simply by clicking a button. There should be no confusion or difficulty for the public.

Q: Some people consider that voting machines can technically change the results at will, so it is difficult to trust. So how can the voting machines now be held accountable for producing accurate results?

A: Voting with a machine does not mean that the results can be changed as you like, technically. The machine will record voters' votes and display it accordingly. Voters can also check it out.

Those who don't want the election will say, "I don't believe it" or "It's impossible to get a correct result." The reliability level of these voting machines makes it easy to vote.
The machine displays the votes as they were cast. There are no errors. It is easy, accurate and fast to operate. The correct voting results can be retrieved within minutes and can be checked.

The voting machine does not include Internet, Wifi, or Bluetooth systems. It does not include Windows operating systems (OS) like computers. It is a microcontroller system, so it is a very simple and secure system.

While a voter was preparing to vote

In accordance with the Myanmar Standards Law (2014), we have obtained national-level certification for the quality and standards of voting machines, ensuring the reliability and accountability of the voting machines used in the elections.

Q: Next, I would like to know if the polling stations inside the military compound will be moved outside, or will voting be done inside the military compound?

A: Neither the Election Law nor the Rules and Regulations contain the term “in-military compound polling stations.” Section 36, Sub-section (a) of the Election Law states that “the Commission may determine the number of polling stations to be set up in each ward and village tract as appropriate, depending on the number of eligible voters and the local conditions, or may delegate the responsibility to the relevant sub-commissions at different levels.

Polling station locations are determined based on the number of voters and distance to the station, with the aim of ensuring that eligible voters (including the disabled) living within the ward or village tract can vote easily, that all voters can vote during the designated voting time, and that voting is secret. Election observers are allowed to observe the location of polling stations, the number of polling stations, and the voting process. This has already been stipulated in the rules.

Q: I would like to know if the people can vote at places where they are  currently staying in order to avoid losing their right to vote or they must vote at places where they were born.

A: It is important that the public does not lose their right to vote. The voting list will be available where their Household Registration Form (66/6) is listed.

However, there are rules that allow people to vote in the ward, village tract, where they have lived for at least 180 days from the area where the voting list is located. You can apply using Form (3-A) and vote at the location you arrive.

While seeing a Tatmadaw member and ballot boxes

Q: If I am allowed to vote in the area I am in, I would like to know if I can vote by showing my National Identity Card or Smart Card or what other documents/identifications are required.

A: According to the election law, to be eligible to vote, you must be 18 years of age on the day of the election. You must hold a citizenship card, a guest citizenship card, or a naturalization certificate.

You must also be on the voter list. In order to vote at the polling station, you must show your citizenship card, which is your legal proof of citizenship.

Q: The last question I would like to ask is that the security concerns regarding the upcoming elections are so great that it may be difficult for people to come to the polling stations to vote. In this case, they say that the voter turnout may be very low. How can you provide security guarantees? I would like to know if there is a system that allows people to vote from their homes or wherever they are, instead of having to go to the polling station.

A: Security is important for the elections. The government and security and law enforcement agencies will take responsibility for election security. According to the election law, if the security situation for voting is not safe, the election in that constituency can be postponed.

Election security and management issues will be handled systematically. According to the election law, if you are on the advance voter list, you are allowed to vote in advance.

If you are not eligible to vote in advance, you must vote at the polling station.
The law only allows people with leprosy, those suffering from serious illnesses, the elderly, and those who have given birth at home to vote from home in advance.