Election Affairs: UEC Chairman receives Professor Emeritus

Chairman of the Union Election Commission [UEC] U Thein Soe received Cardi Jackson, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Southeast Asian Studies of the John Hopkins University, USA.

In the meeting in Nay Pyi Taw on Friday, the Professor asked about the Union Election Commission, its further plans and conditions for the election.

UEC Chairman U Thein Soe said the commission and the political parties discussed the current situation of the UEC and agreed to change the system of proportional representation suitable for Myanmar.

Relevant laws and focus is put on the accuracy of voter lists and verifying the census on the ground, screening and preparation of are being carried out.

Training is being conducted for the staff at the commission and sub-commissions levels to hold free and fair elections.

The Chairman also said that local and foreign observers will be invited to election, and the commission will make free and fair elections acceptable to the political parties, representatives, and voters.

Although the Tatmadaw assumed State responsibility under the circumstances, it formed the UEC with non-partisans and experienced people to carry to comply with the five-point roadmap, focusing on holding elections.

The country needs stability and peace to hold elections. The commission would work for a free and fair multiparty democratic general election under the law.

The professor said he was impressed by the UEC’s efforts and preparations and that he will send a message back to the international community.