JUNTA-ALIGNED USDP ACCUSED OF USING EARLY VOTING TO WIN SOME FPTP SEATS IN MYANMAR.

  • Published In: Mizzima Business Weekly, 2026, v. 2, n. 45. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on allegations surrounding the Union Solidarity and Development Party’s (USDP) victories in the 2025 military-backed elections in Myanmar, where the party won a total of 739 seats across national and regional legislatures. Critics and opposition parties claim that many USDP wins under the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system were secured through early voting predominantly by military personnel, government staff, and USDP supporters, with reports of local officials pressuring voters. Independent analysis indicated that early votes constituted a significant portion of the USDP’s total votes in numerous townships, raising concerns about transparency and fairness. Despite these concerns, opposition parties refrained from formal legal complaints due to strict military election laws and instead submitted grievances to the junta leadership, citing intimidation and lack of genuine representation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mizzima Business Weekly. 2026/02, Vol. 2, Issue 45, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Political Science
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191990710
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