THE 15th anniversary celebration of the Union Election Commission was held at 10 am yesterday in the Union Election Commission Office’s Conference Hall.

The event was attended by Union Chief Justice U Tha Htay, Chairman of the Constitutional Tribunal of the Union U Aung Zaw Thein, Chairman of the Union Election Commission U Ko Ko, former Chairman of the Union Election Commission U Tin Aye, members of the commission, former commission member U Nyunt Tin, invited guests, and staff.

The Chairman of the Union Election Commission stated that over the past 15 years, various commissions have held three general elections and three by-elections, with the current commission reviewing the wrongdoings of the 2020 Election Commission and preparing for the upcoming general election through reforms, while sub-commissions at all levels work diligently, despite various difficulties, to successfully hold the general election, the ultimate goal of the State Administration Council. He also expressed his special gratitude to the Union Ministers and the Chief Ministers of Regions and States for their assistance to the commission office staff working in various regions and states, who have been displaced due to the security situation.

During the year 2024, employees who received the Technical Excellence Medal (third class), the Management Excellence Award (second and third class), those who diligently performed their duties despite the dangers posed by insurgents in various regions, those who protected the department’s assets, 11 employees recognized for outstanding achievements in training courses, and three family members — one who won six distinctions, one who won three distinctions in the 2024-2025 academic year, and one who won second prize in the Myanmar Women’s Day essay competition at the national level—were all honoured. Cash prizes totaling about K10 million were awarded through raffle.

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