U Zaw Htay dismissed a legal challenge against the two leaders as sour grapes by the losers of the Nov. 8 general election.
Two military-linked parties have applied to Myanmar’s top court claiming that the Nov. 8 general election was marred by fraud.
The National League for Democracy says it is not concerned about the numerous complaints filed against its candidates by the Union Solidarity and Development Party.
Ruling party candidate who lost to U Than Htay in Zayarthiri says he has recordings of the ex-general engaging in racial, religious incitement during campaign speeches.
Election sub-commissions in the reviewed townships reject the claims as ‘absurd’.
Shan Nationalities League for Democracy candidate U Maw Tun Aung says voting procedures should be tightened up ahead of the next election.
The wording of the Democratic Party of National Politics’ statements alleging electoral fraud amount to threats against election officials, the UEC said.
The Union Election Commission says it has no legal obligation to provide documents related to voting.
The Ta’ang National Liberation Army and Restoration Council of Shan State have clashed, accusing each other of invading their territory.
The National League for Democracy’s vice-chairman, Dr. Zaw Myint Maung, says an opposition is not essential when holding NLD regional governments to account.
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