THE Phase II of the Multiparty Democratic General Election of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar was held at relevant polling stations in 100 townships of regions and states, starting from 6 am yesterday.
The Phase I of the election took place on 28 December 2025 with public participation under the leadership of the government. The Phase II of the election was held in Machanbaw, Mogaung and Waingmaw townships of Kachin State, Demawhso and Pruhso townships in Kayah State, Papun and Hlaingbwe townships in Kayin State, and Kalewa, Mingin, Wuntho, Kyunhla, Myinmu, ChaungU, Budalin, Ayadaw, Phaungpyin, Mawlaik and YeU townships in Sagaing Region.
Moroever, the election was held in Yebyu, Kyunsu and Taninthayi townships in Taninthayi Region, DaukU, Shwegyin, Htantabin, Yedashe, Zigon, Paungde, Kawa, Thanatpin, Paukkhaung, Padaung, Monyo and Minhla townships in Bago Region, and Gangaw, Seikpyu, Natmauk, Myothit, Ngaphe, Salin, Sedoktara, Kanma, Mindon, Minhla and Sinbaungwe townships in Magway Region.
Likewise, voters cast ballots in the election in Singaing, Kyaukpadaung, TadaU, Pyigyidagun, Mahaaungmyay, Wundwin, Thazi, Amarapura and Madaya townships in Mandalay Region, Bilin, Mudon, Thanbyuzayat, Ye and Paung townships in Mon State, and Bahan, Pabedan, Latha, Kawhmu, Kungyangon, Dagon Myothit (North), Dawbon, Pazundaung, Hline, Shwepyitha, Htantabin, Hlegu, South Okkalapa, Cocokyun, Kyimyindine and Insein townships in Yangon Region.
Furthermore, the election took place in Ywangan, Hsihseng, Kalaw, Mongkhat, Mongping, Mongphyat, Yaksawk, Tanyang, Mongyai, Kunhing, Mongton, Mongyawng, Mongyang, Mongpan, Maukmai, Mongkai and Laikha townships in Shan State, and Kyaunggon, Kangyidaunt, Thabaung, Kyaiklat, Pyapon, Bogale, Pantanaw, Wakema and Einme townships in Ayeyawady 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.
During yesterday’s general election, domestic and international media, as well as diplomats, chargés d’affaires, and officials from international embassies based in the country, visited polling stations to observe voters freely casting their ballots and to gather information. It was reported that phase III of the general election will continue to be held on 25 January 2026. — MNA/TTA
