Revolutionary forces have declared that they will oppose and attack the junta-led election, describing it as an illegitimate and sham process.
The military junta has scheduled the first part of the 2025 general election for December 28, across 102 townships.
Following the official announcement by the Union Election Commission regarding the date and locations, junta troops have been heavily deployed in all townships to secure the election.
However, as local revolutionary groups launch counterattacks against these military convoys, efforts to carry out the election are being severely undermined.
Speaking on behalf of the MSFC’s Administrative Committee, Chairman Nai Mon Sai said their forces are resisting the junta’s deployments. They will also carry out campaigns to prevent the election from succeeding.
“We will resist in two main ways. The first is raising awareness among the public and civil servants not to participate in or cooperate with the election. Second, if elections are attempted in territories we control, we will ensure they cannot be carried out successfully. We want to warn civilians and government staff not to accompany junta groups. Our target is not the people, but the junta forces and armed convoys,” said Nai Mon Sai.
He also stated that the junta is coercing both political parties and the public into supporting its election, while systematically violating human rights. Evidence of these violations during the election period will be documented and presented internationally.
“The people are suffering because of this election. It has caused more bloodshed, and without the participation of multiple political parties, it is neither free nor fair. We will present this reality to the international community,” Nai Mon Sai added.
Revolutionary forces stress that genuine elections must include political parties, ethnic armed organizations, and the people. Any election held without such participation is merely staged to serve the junta’s interests.
Meanwhile, the junta continues to escalate military offensives—including airstrikes, heavy artillery shelling, and ground assaults—particularly in ethnic armed-controlled areas and territories they previously lost, all in an effort to secure control for the election.
Ko Kyarr Gyi, spokesperson for the People’s Defense Force (PDF) in Kawkareik District, warned civilians not to participate in or support the junta’s process:”If anyone continues cooperating with the junta despite repeated warnings and then suffers consequences, we will not take responsibility. Avoid traveling with or associating with the junta as much as possible.”
Observers note that the junta’s push for elections has triggered widespread clashes nationwide.
Analysts argue that this election is not a solution to the current political crisis; instead, it risks escalating conflict and deepening instability across the country.
