A FREE and fair multiparty democratic general election, Part I, is scheduled to be held on 28 December 2025, and the election day is gradually approaching. In preparation for voting, the initial voter lists have already been announced. If there are any necessary updates, eligible individuals can submit the required forms at the designated election sub-commission offices, after which the final verified voter lists will be released.

The Union Election Commission has been continuously issu­ing announcements in accordance with its procedures regarding the actions to be taken or avoided by voters, political parties, and candidates. While all political parties are allowed to participate and compete in the election, they can do so only in accordance with the laws and regulations that have been prescribed.

Candidates nominated their lists at the relevant election sub-commissions from 8 September to 22 September. The sub-com­mission offices then verified these candidates from 23 September to 4 October in accordance with the relevant Hluttaw Election Law and re­lated rules. The finalized lists of verified candidates were simultaneously announced at the respective sub-com­mission offices on 19 October.

Candidates representing political parties under the first-past-the-post system, candi­dates under the proportional representation system, or in­dependent candidates must conduct their campaigning and vote-gathering activities in accordance with the law. To ensure freedom, fairness, and a peaceful election, all election-related gatherings, speeches, and voter mobiliza­tion must be carried out in ac­cordance with the provisions of the relevant laws and rules.

The UEC has announced that a 60-day campaign period for voter mobilisation has been authorized for the upcoming general elections, which will begin on 28 December, run­ning from 6:00 am on 28 Oc­tober to 12:00 midnight on 26 December. Announcements regarding election-related gatherings, speeches, and voter mobilization have been issued, and political parties are now allowed to present their policies, positions, and activities through state radio and television programmes.

Political parties must respect and comply with the Election Law while conducting voter mobilization and carrying out all party operations. As they seek the support of the public to lead the nation, they must set an example by adhering to the relevant laws and rules. Hence, they have to educate and guide their members and supporters to abide by the laws. An election cannot be conducted by a commission alone; it can only be carried out as a free, fair, and honourable process when the political parties competing in the election, the Hluttaw candidates, and the voting citizens actively participate and cooperate in their respective capacities.