The Women Party (Mon), which was recently dissolved by the Union Election Commission (UEC) ahead of an unauthorized election, clarified that the dissolution was not due to a lack of party offices or members. President Mi Than Shin said the main causes were communication difficulties and betrayal by non-Mon members in Ayeyarwady, leaving the Mon members unable to complete certain procedures.
On September 9, the UEC announced that four political parties, including the Women Party (Mon), were deregistered for failing to meet member and office requirements. Despite losing the right to compete in the upcoming election, Mi Than Shin emphasized that the party plans to continue working toward revival.
Q: What steps will the party take regarding the dissolution of incomplete offices?
A: Our offices were not missing—we had them. The problem was that in Yangon, Mon members are few and scattered. When we tried to submit forms on September 6–7, the office was closed on the 7th, and we couldn’t reach the landlord’s registration numbers. We tried calling, but all three of our phones couldn’t get through. Because of this lack of communication, we missed submission deadlines. In Ayeyarwady, non-Mon members betrayed us and didn’t submit documents, leaving only a few Mon members able to complete submissions. But this doesn’t mean our offices were incomplete; everything was ready.
Q: Will you meet with the UEC, and what are the next steps with the election in December?
A: We weren’t able to reach them in time. We accept that we cannot compete in the upcoming election, but it’s not our fault that the party was dissolved. Our goal was never to win seats or ministerial positions—it was only to reach our Mon communities. We will continue working with senior party members to restore the party and submit necessary applications when possible.
Q: How do you respond to accusations of errors or betrayal while the party itself was dissolved?
A: Politics sometimes brings these challenges. We focus on planning our next steps carefully. We don’t blame anyone—it’s part of political life. We will seek approval from senior leaders to continue operations and restore the party according to proper procedures.
Q: Can the party re-register after being deregistered by the UEC?
A: It’s uncertain. We need to confirm whether the dissolution is temporary or permanent. Given the political situation, we will monitor conditions and follow procedures to restore the party if possible.
