Winning government to assume State duties after election

Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission and Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing met Tatmadaw members and families of Mandalay Station at Yan Aung Myin Hall of the Central Command Headquarters yesterday morning.

In his address, the Senior General noted that in accordance with the principle that people keep their promises and leaders act with integrity, measures were taken to ensure that the upcoming five-step process is conducted properly, allowing a free and fair election to be held. The Myanmar Electronic Voting Machine (MEVM) was implemented to prevent any occurrences of electoral fraud.

He revealed that the aim is to ensure an election free from fraud, a prestigious election, and one that produces outcomes reflecting the genuine wishes of the voting public.

He noted that more than half of eligible voters cast their ballots in the current election, which can be considered a successful election.

The Senior General affirmed that after the election, the State’s responsibilities will be transferred to the winning government.

He continued that the government was able to conduct the 2025 multiparty democratic general election successfully. Election observation teams from the international community also visited to observe the election process and provided many positive remarks.

Regardless of any changes among political parties or organizations in the country, Tatmadaw continues to carry out its responsibilities for national defence and security faithfully and without neglect up to the present day.

He guided that Tatmadaw members have to try hard to apply the constantly evolving military skills and strategies in accordance with the times. Therefore, efforts must always continue to build and maintain a capable and strong Tatmadaw.

He urged officers and other ranks to study the constantly evolving sciences and technologies of the times. This will help gain knowledge and expand understanding, and each individual should engage in reading and studying in order to improve their socioeconomic life.

He stressed that, as Tatmadaw has the responsibility to defend the nation against any potential threats, efforts must continue to build and maintain a capable, strong military.

After asking about the needs of Tatmadaw members and families, the Senior General presented foodstuffs for them to the commander, while the wife of the Senior General gave cash awards for the station maternal and child welfare association through the wife of the commander.

After the meeting, the Senior General and his wife cordially greeted Tatmadaw members and families.

Also, present at the meeting were Commission Secretary General Ye Win Oo and his wife, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Htein Win and his wife, Commander-in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung and his wife, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and their wives, the commander of Central Command and officials.