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On This Day
On March 14, 1952, U Nu became prime minister after leading the Anti-Fascist People’s Freedom League to victory in the country’s first general election.
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Asia
Many so called "buzzer" teams, named for the social media buzz they aim to create, often using fake accounts, have sprung up ahead of the presidential election next month.
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Burma
An objection was submitted about the logo of the new Democratic Party of National Politics party which is headed by former military officers.
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Women
More women are contesting for leading positions in Yangon City Development Committee, but the number remains vastly disproportionate to that of male candidates.
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Asia
Modi, who faces a general election by May, said he had given security forces a free hand to avenge last week's killings, the deadliest attack on security forces in decades.
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Asia
In stunning move, Princess Ubolratana breaks tradition of royals eschewing politics
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Asia
There is mounting concern in India that party workers could abuse the platform by using automated tools for mass messaging, or spread false news to sway voters.
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Burma
The local election commission said it no longer believed that the use of party logos during the campaign period posed a risk to a free and fair poll.
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News
Candidates may use pictures of themselves in campaign material ahead of March vote, YCDC says
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News
On March 31, voters will get to decide who fills 105 local seats, including six on the Yangon City Development Committee's executive board.
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Asia
Politicians contending in elections this year may use anti-LGBT+ stances to gain the votes of the conservative electorate.
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Commentary
In this pre-election year, defenders of democracy must remain vigilant against any development that could disrupt preparations for the 2020 vote.
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Asia
Resentment against Modi wells as steep drops in price of staple foods and the weakening rupee cause rural economies to suffer.
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News
Awami League, which is seeking a third straight term in power in the upcoming elections, has denied accusations of trying to intimidate opposition candidates and journalists.
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Asia
The ruling Awami League unveiled its election manifesto on Tuesday, making sweeping promises to eradicate poverty and boost the economy.
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