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List of Candidates Last Updated: 28 June 2010 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 Page 1 of 38 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 Page 2 of 38 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 Page 3 of 38 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 Page 4 of 38 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 Page 5 of 38 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. Page 6 of 38 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. Page 7 of 38 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 - Page 8 of 38 4. NATIONAL UNITY PARTY (NUP) (Re-registered 29 March 2010) Candidate Profession Constituency Photo 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) Page 9 of 38 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 - Page 10 of 38 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 Page 11 of 38 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 Page 12 of 38 8.
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