Multiparty Democratic General Election Phase III conducted in 61 townships

THE Phase III of the Multiparty Democratic General Election of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar was held at relevant polling stations in 61 townships of regions and states, starting from 6 am yesterday.

The Phases I and II of the election took place on 28 Decem­ber 2025 and 11 January 2026 re­spectively with public participa­tion under the leadership of the government. The Phase III of the election was held in Bhamo, Phakant and Shwegu townships of Kachin State, Kawkareik and Kya-in-Seikkyi townships in Kay­in State, Kani and Salingyi town­ships in Sagaing Region.

Moroever, the election was held in Launglon, Thayetchaung and Palaw townships in Tanin­thayi Region, Kyaukkyi, Kyauk­daga, Pyu, Ottwin, Thegon, Waw, Gyobingauk and Okpo townships in Bago Region, and Myittha, Chanmyathazi, Mahlaing, Taung­tha, Myingyan, Ngazun, Thabeik­kyin and Patheingyi townships in Mandalay Region.

Likewise, voters cast ballots in the election in Dagon, Lan­madaw, Seikkyi/Khanaungto, Dala, Dagon Myothit (Seikkan), Dagon Myothit (East), Mingala Taungnyunt, Thakayta, North Okkalapa, Tamway, Yankin, Kyauktan, Kayan, Thongwa, Sangyoung, Hlinethaya (West) and Hlinetheya (East) townships in Yangon Region, Metmung, Pinlaung, Nyaungshwe, Pekhon, Mongnai, Kehsi, Mongshu, Hsi­paw and Kyaukme townships in Shan State, and Yekyi, Ngaputaw, Dedaye, Nyaungdon, Danubyu, Ingapu, Mawlamyinekyun, Zalun, and Laymyethna townships in Ayayawady Region.

Voter people cast their ballots with the use of Myan­mar Electronic Voting Ma­chine-MEVM at relevant polling stations.

Eligible voters cast ballots at designated polling stations in re­gions and states while Tatmadaw members and families systemati­cally voted at the relevant polling stations in the military command areas of regions and states.

To ensure that voters can cast their ballots freely, peace­fully, and conveniently, neces­sary vehicles, medical teams for healthcare services, and security arrangements were prepared in advance at each polling station. Chief ministers and officials from the respective regions and states toured the polling stations to oversee the process and coor­dinated as needed to address any requirements.

At the conclusion of voting, polling station officers and staff retrieved the results from the voting machines (control units) in the presence of representatives of political parties and election observers, and systematically counted the results, along with the advance ballots, in an orderly manner.

In connection with the hold­ing of the general election, voters who came to cast their ballots at the various polling stations ex­pressed the voices and heartfelt sentiments.

During yesterday’s general election, domestic and interna­tional media, as well as diplo­mats, chargés d’affaires at in­terim, and officials from foreign embassies based in the country, and international election ob­servers visited polling stations to observe voters freely casting their ballots and to gather infor­mation. — MNA/KZL