Chinland Council chairman urges resistances against Myanmar junta’s “fake” elections in New Year message

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In his New Year’s address on 1 January, the Chinland Council chairman called on the public to reject and unite against what he described as “fake” election results being pushed by the Myanmar junta.

“Elections cannot take place without a political environment that safeguards people’s rights, an independent media, and conditions that allow full public participation, therefore, we cannot accept the Military Commission’s fake political process,” said Chinland Council Chairman Pu Zing Cung.

He said action would be taken in line with the Anti-Election and Public Rights Procedures adopted by the Chinland Council on 6 November 2025, to counter the junta’s election plans.

Pu Zing Cung also called on the public to unite in opposing the election and to refuse any cooperation with its results.

For the reconstruction of Chinland, he said, it is the national and historical duty of all Chin people to uphold the principle that unity ensures stability, work together with mutual respect, overcome current challenges and fears, and safeguard Chinland on all fronts.

He said efforts are underway, driven by political will, to realize Chin unity, describing 2026 as a pivotal year to build a new future system grounded in unity and the strength of the people.