USDP claims clean sweep in Naypyidaw following landmark exclusion of NLD

Mizzima

The military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has claimed victory in all eight townships of Naypyidaw following the first phase of the national election held on 28 December.

Party spokesperson U Hla Thein reported that the USDP secured a majority in over 70 percent of the 102 townships contested nationwide in this initial stage, which included the capital’s eight constituencies. While the Union Election Commission has stated that official results will not be formally released until all three phases are completed in late January, the USDP maintains that its lead in the administrative capital is insurmountable.

The sweep marks a significant shift from the 2015 and 2020 elections, where the now-dissolved National League for Democracy (NLD) dominated nearly all seats in the region.

“The USDP won all eight townships in Naypyidaw. Overall, the party secured more than 70 percent of the 102 townships contested in the first phase of the election,” U Hla Thein said.

The first phase of the military junta–organized election, which is planned to be conducted in three phases, was held on 28 December in 102 townships nationwide, including the eight townships of Naypyidaw.