List of Candidates Last updated: 28 June 2010
1. UNION SOLIDARITY AND DEVELOPMENT PARTY (Registered on 29 April 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Mandalay, Mandalay Division Mandalay Division has 29 townships. In 1990, there were 56 Minister for Industry constituencies. 55 were Aung Thaung (U) (1) won by the NLD. Mandalay township itself had 8 constituencies and they were all won by the NLD. Yangon Division Yangon Divison has 42 Aung Thein Lin townships. Mayor of Yangon (Brig-Gen) In 1990, there were 61 constituencies. 59 were won by the NLD. Kantbalu,Sagaing Division Sagaing Divison has 38 townships. In 1990, there were 58 constituencies. 52 were Chan Nyein (Dr.) Minister for Education won by the NLD. Kantbalu (1) was won by U Thein Pe, independent. Kantbalu (2) was won by U Myint Naing, NLD
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Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Kawa, Bago Division Bago Divison has 28 townships. In 1990, there were 51 constituencies. 47 were Aung Min(Maj- Gen) Minister for Railways won by the NLD. Kawa (1) was won by Dr Myo Win, NLD. Kawa (2) was won by U Mya Lay, NLD
Minister for Htay Oo( Maj-Gen) Agriculture
Pale, Sagaing Division Sagaing Divison has 38 townships. In 1990, there were 58 constituencies. 52 were won by the NLD. Pale (1) was won by U Minister for Kyaw San(Brig-Gen) Than Sein, NLD, now in Information exile in India. Pale (2) was won by Dr
Tint Swe, NLD, now in exile. Serving as Minister in the National Coalition Government of the Union of Burma (NCGUB). Kayan Township, Yangon Division Yangon Division has 42 townships. In 1990, there were 61 Maung Maung Thein Minister for Livestock constituencies. 59 were (Brig-Gen) and Fisheries won by the NLD. Kayan (1) was won by U Kyaw Thwin, NLD. Kayan (2) was won by U Tin Maung Win, NLD
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Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Paung Township, Mon State Mon State has10 townships. In 1990, there were 20 constituencies. 16 were Ohn Myint Minister for Mines won by the NLD, and 4 (Brig-Gen) by the Mon National Democratic Front. Paung (1) was won by U Nyan Win, NLD. Paung (2) was won by U Nai Thaung Nyunt, NLD Dadeye, Ayeyawaddy Division Ayeyawaddy Division has 26 townships. In 1990, there were 51 Soe Naing Minister for Tourism constituencies. 48 were (Maj-Gen.) won by the NLD. Dedaye (1) was won by Dr Myo Nyunt, NLD. Dedaye (2) was won by U Than Tun, NLD Twante, Yangon Division Yangon Divison has 42 townships. Minister for National In 1990, there were 61 Planning and constituencies. 59 were Soe Tha (U) Economic won by the NLD. Development Twante (1) was won by U
Tha Saing, NLD. Twante (2) was won by U Mya Hlaing, NLD Meiktila, Tharzi, Mandalay Division Mandalay Division has 29 townships. In 1990, there were 56 Than Htay Deputy Minister for constituencies. 55 were (Brig-Gen) Energy won by the NLD. Meiktila (1) was won by Major Maung maung Myint (retired), NLD. Meiktila (2) was won by Dr Thein Lwin, NLD
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Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Ingapu, Ayeyawaddy Division Ayeyawaddy Division has 26 townships. In 1990, there were 51 constituencies. 48 were won by the NLD. Thein Aung Minister for Forests (Brig-Gen) Ingapu (1) was won by U Mya Win, NLD, now in exile in USA. Ingapu (2) was won by Dr San Aung, independent. Former NCGUB Minister, now in exile in Australia. Maubin, Ayeyawaddy Division Ayeyawaddy Division has 26 townships. In 1990, there were 51 Mnister for Progress constituencies. 48 were of Border Areas and Thein Nyunt (Col.) won by the NLD. National Races and Development Affairs Maubin (1) was won by U Chit Than, military- backed National Unity Party (NUP). Maubin (2) was won by U Hla Myint, NLD Sittwe (formerly Akyab), Rakhine State Rakhine State has 17 townships. In 1990, there were 26 constituencies. 9 were won by the NLD, 11 by the Arakan League for Democracy (ALD), 4 by the National Democracy Party Thein Swe for Human Rights, 1 by the Minister for Transport (Maj-Gen) Kamman National League for Democracy, and 1 by the Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization (MKNSO). Akyab (1) was won by U Shwe Ya, Kamman National League for Democracy Akyab (2) was won by U San Tun a.k.a. U Lu Pru, ALD
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Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Myitkyina, Kachin State Kachin State has 18 townships. In 1990, there were 20 constituencies. 14 were won by the NLD, 3 by the Kachin State National Thein Zaw Minister for Congress for Democracy (Maj-Gen) Telecommunications (KSNCD), 2 by the military-backed NUP and 1 was not contested. Myitkyina (1) was won by U Mya Maung, NLD. Myitkyina (2) was won by U Oo Byit Tu, KSNCD
Tin Naing Thein Minister for (Maj-Gen) Commerce
Magwe Division Magwe Division has 25 Minister for Electric townships. Zaw Min (Col.) Power In 1990, there were 39 constituencies. All 39 were won by the NLD.
Natogyi, Mandalay Division Mandalay Division has 29 townships. In 1990, there were 56 Nyan Tun Aung Deputy Minister for constituencies. 55 were (Lt.-Col) Transport won by the NLD. Natogyi (1) was won by U Pan Tha, NLD. Natogyi (2) was won by U Sein Maung, NLD
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Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Western Chika Township, Chin State Chin State has 9 townships. In 1990, there were 13 constituencies. 4 were Former Deputy Thang Za Tuan(U) won by the NLD, 3 by the Director of Education Chin National League for Democracy (CNLD), 2 by the Zomi National Congress, 1 by the Mra Peoples Party, 1 by the military-backed NUP, and 2 by independents. Hakha Township, Chin State Chin State has 9 townships. In 1990, there were 13 constituencies. 4 were Delegate to National won by the NLD, 3 by the Convention/Former Chin National League for That Mang(U) Chairman of People’s Democracy (CNLD), 2 by Council the Zomi National Congress, 1 by the Mra Peoples Party, 1 by the military-backed NUP, and 2 by independents. Hakha was won by U Lian Uk, independent, now in exile in USA. Hakha Township, Chin State Chin State has 9 townships. In 1990, there were 13 Former Secretary of constituencies. 4 were Tialhnin (U) People’s Council / won by the NLD, 3 by the Retired Officer, Chin National League for Ministry of Education Democracy (CNLD), 2 by the Zomi National Congress, 1 by the Mra Peoples Party, 1 by the military-backed NUP, and 2 by independents.
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Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Thangtlang Township, Chin State Chin State has 9 townships. In 1990, there were 13 constituencies. 4 were won by the NLD, 3 by the Delegate to National Chin National League for Hmu Thang (Dr.) Convention / MEP Democracy (CNLD), 2 by (1990) the Zomi National Congress, 1 by the Mra Peoples Party, 1 by the military-backed NUP, and 2 by independents. Thangtlang was won by Dr Hmu Thang, who ran as an independent. Thangtlang Township, Chin State Chin State has 9 townships. In 1990, there were 13 constituencies. 4 were Delegate to National Kap Tial (U) won by the NLD, 3 by the Convention/Advocate Chin National League for Democracy (CNLD), 2 by the Zomi National Congress, 1 by the Mra Peoples Party, 1 by the military-backed NUP, and 2 by independents. Eastern Tonzang Township, Chin State Chin State has 9 townships. In 1990, there were 13 constituencies. 4 were won by the NLD, 3 by the Chin National League for Zam Khen Thang(U) Middle School Teacher Democracy (CNLD), 2 by the Zomi National Congress (ZNC), 1 by the Mra Peoples Party, 1 by the military-backed NUP, and 2 by independents. Tongzang was won by U Tang Lian Pau, ZNC, now in exile in India.
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2. THE UNION OF MYANMAR FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POLITICS (Registered 22 March 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo
Aye Lwin (U) Chairman -
3. 88 GENERATION STUDENT YOUTHS (UNION OF MYANMAR) (Registered 22 March 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo
Ye Htun (U) Chairman -
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4. NATIONAL UNITY PARTY (NUP) (Re-registered 29 March 2010)
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Chairman. (Former Deputy Tun Yee (U) - Commander in Chief of Army)
Secretary. Than Tin (U) (Former Minister for - - Mines )
Han Shwe (U) CEC Member
Joint Secretary General /Spokesman Khin Maung Gyee (U) (Former Trade Minister)
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5. DEMOCRATIC PARTY (MYANMAR ) (Registered 30 March 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo
Thu Wei (U) Chairman -
Than Than Nu (Daw) General -Secretary -
Cho Cho Kyaw Nyein Joint-Secretary - (Daw)
Nay Yi Ba Swe (Daw) Joint-Secretary -
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6. KAYIN PEOPLE’S PARTY (Registered 31 March 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo A Karen (Kayin) ethnic party. Planning to Saw Tun Aung Myint contest seats in Chairman/ (Lt.Col) Ayerwaddy, Bago and - (Retired Army Officer) Yangon Divisions (and possibly in Tanitharyi Division).
Simon Tha (Dr) Vice-Chairman (1) - -
Vice-Chairman (2)/(Retired Army Saw Aye Ko (Col) Office)
Saw Kenneth Wai Vice-Chairman (3) Thaw (U) Vice-Chairman (4)/ Naw Tin Tin Yin (Former University
(Daw) Professor)
General-Secretary Saw Say War Nyunt /(Retired Police (U) Officer)
Naw Sar Htoo (Daw) Member
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7. THE NATIONAL POLITICAL ALLIANCES LEAGUE (Registered 1 April 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo
Ohn Lwin (U) Chairman -
Tin Maung Tun (U) Chairman
Kyi Win (U) CEC Member -
Win Zaw (U) CEC Member - -
Tin Win (U) CEC Member - -
Thein Kyi (U) CEC Member
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8. PA-O NATIONAL ORGANIZATION (PNO) (Registered 2 April 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Taunggyi/Loilem, Shan State Shan State has 52 townships. In 1990, there were 62 constituencies. 22 were won by the NLD, 23 by the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD), 3 by the Union Pa-O National Organization, 2 by the Ta-Ang National League for Democracy, 1 by the Democratic Organization Aung Kham Hti (U) for Kayan National Unity, 1 by the military-backed NUP, 1 by the Shan State Kokang Democratic Party, 1 by the Union Danu League for Democracy, 1 by the Union Nationals Democracy Party, 1 by the Lahu National Development Party and 6 were not contested. Taunggyi (1) was won by U Kyaw Khin, NLD. Taunggyi (2) was won by U Hkun Pe Htwe, NLD - - Khun San Lwin (U) Chairman - - Khun Myat (U) Vice-Chairman - - Win Ko (U) Vice-Chairman
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9. KACHIN STATE PROGRESSIVE PARTY (Registered 5 April 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Kachin State has 18 townships. In 1990, there were 20 constituencies. 14 were won by the NLD, 3 by the Manam Tuja (Dr) Chairman Kachin State National Congress for Democracy (KSNCD), 2 by the military-backed NUP and 1 was not contested.
Khaw Bawm Vice-Chairman (1) - -
San Khuang Vice-Chairman (2) - -
Tu Raw Secretary - -
Zaw Latt Joint-Secretary - -
10. MYANMAR NEW SOCIETY DEMOCRATIC PARTY (Registered 5 April 2010)
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Zin Aung (U) Chairman - -
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11. THE DIFFERENCE AND PEACE PARTY (Registered 6 April 2010)
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Nyo Min Lwin (U) Chairman -
Tin Maung Aye (U) Vice- Chairman - -
Nay Myo Wai (U) Vice-Chairman -
Aung Myo Oo (U) Joint-Secretary - -
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12. NEW ERA PEOPLE’S PARTY (Registered 6 April 2010)
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Tun Aung Kyaw (U) Chairman -
CEC Member / Former Secretary of Anti-Fascist Yee Yee San (Daw) People’s League (Pha-Sa- Pa-La)
Win Maung (U) CEC Member -
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13. CHIN NATIONAL PARTY (Registered 7 April 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Tiddim, Chin State Chin State has 9 townships. In 1990, there were 13 constituencies: 4 were won by the NLD, 3 by the Chin National League for Democracy (CNLD), 2 by Pu Zo Zam (U) Chairman the Zomi National Congress (ZNC), 1 by the Mra Peoples Party, 1 by the military-backed NUP, and 2 by independents. Tiddim (1) was won by U Ngin Thang, NLD. Tiddim (2) was won by U Pu Cin Shing Thang, ZNC.
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14. UNION DEMOCRACY PARTY (Registered 8 April 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo
Shwe Ohn (U) Patron -
Kyaw Win Maung (U) Patron - -
Nyo Tun Ko Patron - -
Phyo Min Thein (U) Chairman -
Htay(U) Vice-Chairman -
Thein Htay (U) Vice-Chairman (2) -
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UNION DEMOCRACY PARTY (Continued)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Hlaing Township, Yangon Division. Yangon Division has 42 townships. In 1990, there were 61 constituencies: 59 were Thein Tin Aung (U) General- Secretary won by the NLD. Hlaing (1) was won by Colonel Maung Shwe (retired), NLD.
Hlainge (2) was won by Lt-Colonel Saw Mya Thein, NLD
Thaung Win (U) Joint –Secretary -
San San Aye (Daw) Joint-Secretary (2) - -
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15. SHAN NATIONALS DEMOCRATIC PARTY (Registered 8 April 2010)
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Sai Ai Pao Chairman
Sai Saung Si Vice-Chairman - -
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16. TA-AUNG (PALAUNG) NATIONAL PARTY (Registered 8 April 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Shan State Shan State has 52 townships. In 1990, there were 62 constituencies: 22 were won by the NLD, 23 by the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD), 3 by the Union Pa-O National Organization, 2 by the Ta-Ang National League for Democracy (TNLD), 1 by the Democratic Organization for Kayan Mai Ai Phone Chairman - National Unity, 1 by the military-backed NUP, 1 by the Shan State Kokang Democratic Party, 1 by the Union Danu League for Democracy, 1 by the Union Nationals Democracy Party, 1 by the Lahu National Development Party and 6 were not contested. In 1990, the TNLD won seats in Kutkai (2) and Namsan constituencies.
Mahn Ohn Khaing (U) Secretary-General - -
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17. UNION KAYIN LEAGUE (Re-registered 8 April 2010)
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Saw Than Aung (U) Chairman -
Saw Ju (U) Secretary - -
Saw Tun Myat Kyaw Secretary - (U)
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18. WUNTHANU NLD ( THE UNION OF MYANMAR) (Registered 9 April 2010)
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Ye Min (U) Alternate Chairman - -
Nan Shwe Kyar (Daw) Alternate Chairman - -
Ye Ko (U) CEC Member - -
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19. WA DEMOCRATIC PARTY (Registered 9 April 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Shan State Shan State has 52 townships. In 1990, there were 62 constituencies. 22 were won by the NLD, 23 by the Shan Nationalities League for Democracy (SNLD), 3 by the Union Pa-O National Organization, 2 by the Ta-Ang National League for Democracy, 1 by the Democratic Organization for Kayan National Unity, - Chairman - 1 by the military-backed NUP, 1 by the Shan State Kokang Democratic Party, 1 by the Union Danu League for Democracy, 1 by the Union Nationals Democracy Party, 1 by the Lahu National Development Party and 6 were not contested. In 1990, the Wa National Development Party fielded 5 candidates but did not win any seats.
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20. MRO OR KHAMI NATIONAL SOLIDARITY ORGANIZATION (MKNSO) (Re-registered 9 April 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Kyauktaw, Rakhine State Rakhine State has 17 townships. In 1990, there were 26 constituencies: 9 were won by the NLD, 11 by the Arakan League for Democracy (ALD), 4 by the National Democracy Party for Human Rights, 1 by the Kamman National League for Democracy, and 1 by the Mro or Khami National Solidarity Organization (MKNSO). Kyauktaw (1) was won by Dr Tun Aye, ALD. Kyauktaw (2) was won by U San Tha Aung, MKNSO.
Khun Tun Lu (U) - - -
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21. THE PHALON-SAWAW DEMOCRATIC PARTY (Re-registered 23 April 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo A Karen (Kayin) ethnic party. Planning to Saw Khin Maung Chairman contest in Kayin and - Myint (U) Mon States as well as Ayeyarwaddy Division.
22. THE NORTHERN SHAN STATE PROGRESSIVE PARTY (Re-registered 23 April 2010)
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Chan Kaw (U) Chairman - -
Zaw Tan (U) - - -
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23. CHIN PROGRESSIVE PARTY (Registered 23 April 2010)
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Lian Ce (U) Chairman Chin State -
Zung Hleithang (U) Vice-Chairman Falam Township -
General-Secretary / Former Secretary of Dai Thung (U) Township Peace and Matupi Township - Development Council Office, Matupi. Member/ Former member of No Than Kap (U) Chin National Front - - and Founder of Bible School in Rangoon.
Khuang Lian (U) Member - -
Member / Former Con Kheng (U) - - government employee
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24. LAHU NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTY (Re-registered 23 April 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Aims to contest (9) nine townships in eastern Shan State, focussing in Tachileik, Mongton, Mongping, Kyaington Kya Har She (U) Chairman and Manghsat. An - existing party from the 1990 elections, and contested in (7) constituencies and won (1) seat in Mongping.
Yaw Thap (U) Vice-Chairman - -
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25. THE KAYAN NATIONAL PARTY (Registered 26 April 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo A Kayan (Padaung) ethnic party, a Kayah (Karenni) sub-group. In 1990 elections, the Democratisation Khu Yu Jin (U) Chairman Organisation for Kayan National Unity won (2) seats of the (3) it contested, in Pekon and Thandaung townships, Kayah State.
Paw Lyan Lwin (U) - - -
26. THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY FOR DEVELOPMENT (Registered 26 April 2010)
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Hla Thein (U) Chairman -
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27. RAKHINE STATE NATIONAL FORCE OF MYANMAR (Registered 28 April 2010)
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Kyaing Aye (U) Chairman -
28. WA NATIONAL UNITY PARTY (Registered 29 April 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo A re-registered party of the Wa National Development Party (WNDP) which was de- registered on 7 May). The party plans to Saw Phillip Sam (U) Patron contest in Ho Pang / - Tangyan / Kyaing-tong townships. In the 1990 elections, the WNDP fielded 5 candidates, and failed to gain any seats.
Ho Pang/Tan Loap Paung (U) Chairman Yang/Kyaing-tong -
Ho Pang/Tan Saw Nyi Pa Loap (U) Secretary Yang/Kyaing-tong -
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29. THE INN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTY (Registered 29 April 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Inn National Organization contested Aung Kyi Win (U) Chairman - three seats in 1990, but did not win any seats.
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30. ALL MON REGION DEMOCRACY PARTY (Registered 30 April 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo
Chairman/Former Nai Ngwe Thein (Nai State Education - - Janu) Administrator
Nai Hla Aung Vice-Chairman - -
Nai Saik CEC Member - -
(Dr.) Min Nwe Soe CEC Member - -
(Dr.) Banya Aung Moe CEC Member - -
Min San Tin CEC Member - -
CEC Member/Retired Nai Lawee Ong Colonel of New Mon - - State Party.
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31. UNITED DEMOCRACY PARTY (KACHIN STATE) (Registered 30 April 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo
La Yauk Zai Lun (U) - - -
Zone Yein (U) - - -
32. KOKANG DEMOCRACY AND UNITY PARTY (Registered 30 April 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Seeks to represent the Kokang, an ethnic Chinese group living in Southern Shan State. An existing party from the 1990 elections, it contested in four constituencies in the last - - elections but failed to - win any seats. The Kokang have a Self- Administered Zone under the new constitution, comprising of Laukkai and Konkyan townships in Northern Shan State.
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33. UNITED DEMOCRACY PARTY (Registered 3 May 2010)
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Hla Myint (U) Chairman - -
34. RAKHINE NATIONALS PROGRESSIVE PARTY (Registered 4 May 2010)
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- - - -
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35. DEMOCRACY AND PEACE PARTY (Registered 4 May 2010)
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- - - -
36. THE ETHNIC NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTY (ENDP) (Registered 6 May 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo Mara ethnic party (a Chin sub-group) intends to contest in Thantlang, Matupi and Paletwa Van Cin (U) - Townships. In the 1990 - elections, the Mara People’s Party won one (1) seat in Matupi township, Chin State.
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37. MYANMAR DEMOCRACY CONGRESS (Registered 12 May 2010)
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- - - -
38. KHAMI NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTY (Registered 17 May 2010)
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- -
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39. THE MRO NATIONAL PARTY (Registered 19 May 2010)
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- - - -
40. THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTY (PYAY) (Registered 21 May 2010)
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- - - -
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41. THE KAMAN NATIONAL PROGRESSIVE PARTY (Registered 25 May 2010)
Candidate Profession Constituency Photo A Kaman ethnic party, the Kaman are a Muslim population in Ramree (Yanbye) Township, Rakhine State. In the - - 1990 elections, the - Kamans National League for Democracy won (1) seat in Sittwe, Rakhine State.
42. THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC FORCE (Registered 27 May 2010) Candidate Profession Constituency Photo
Khin Maung Swe (U) Chairman -
(Dr.) Than Win CEC Member -
Sein Hla Oo (U) Member -
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