22 January 2026
The turnout for the second phase of the election was higher than in the first phase, reaching nearly 56 percent. Additionally, 404 individuals have been prosecuted under the Election Protection Law, according to Union Minister for Home Affairs, Lt. Gen. Tun Tun Naung, during the seventh coordination meeting of the Central Committee for Security Supervision, which took place yesterday in relation to the Multi-Party Democratic General Election.
At the meeting, the Union Minister reported that both phases of the multi-party democratic general election were successfully conducted on the dates announced by the Union Election Commission. Specifically, the voter turnout at polling stations was 52.13 percent in phase one and 55.95 percent in phase two. Lieutenant General Tun Tun Naung emphasized that, despite the terrorist acts that aimed to disrupt the elections, voters participated in the process actively and with discipline, exercising their right to vote willingly.
The weaknesses observed during the first election phase were reviewed, leading to strengthened security measures for the second phase. As a result, voters will be able to cast their ballots in peace and security during the upcoming third election phase. To ensure this, the forces and departments under the Ministry of Home Affairs must coordinate with the Tatmadaw, militia groups, public security, counter-terrorism units, and partner organizations to enhance their efforts and effectively implement security protocols.
Political parties and Hluttaw candidates participating in the third multi-party democratic general election must strictly adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by the Union Election Commission during their campaign rallies. The Chairman of the Central Committee for the Supervision of Security during the Multi-Party Democratic General Elections emphasized the importance of collaboration with relevant departments and organizations at all levels of the Township Security Supervision Committee to monitor the situation effectively.
Furthermore, actions have been initiated against individuals who have attempted to disrupt the electoral process. As of January 19, 2026, there have been 331 cases filed under the “Law on the Protection of Multi-Party Democratic General Elections from Disruption and Obstruction,” involving 324 male and 80 female defendants, totaling 404 individuals. The Union Minister stated that further investigations and actions will be taken against those inciting unrest or spreading propaganda that may threaten the integrity of the elections.
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