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India Urges Free, Inclusive Myanmar Elections Ahead of Junta’s Late-December Vote

New Delhi ties its backing for a democratic transition to broad participation by all stakeholders to ensure credibility.

Myanmar nationals living in Thailand queue up outside the Myanmar Embassy for early voting ahead of the Myanmar general election, in Bangkok on December 6 (AFP File)
India Calls for "Free, Fair and Inclusive" Elections in Myanmar, Backs Transition to Democracy

Overview

  • External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India supports a transition to democracy and wants elections that are free, fair and inclusive.
  • Myanmar’s military plans a three‑phase vote starting December 28 and running into January, with early overseas balloting underway in Hong Kong, Singapore, Chiang Mai and Bangkok.
  • The polls are scheduled in only 274 of 330 townships, reflecting contested control, and the Union Election Commission has canceled voting in 1,585 village areas.
  • UN human rights officials describe the exercise as a military‑controlled ballot conducted under threats and widespread detentions, and Human Rights Watch urges governments to reject the plan.
  • India highlighted continuing humanitarian engagement, recalling Operation Brahma after the March earthquake that deployed relief teams, medical aid and a temporary hospital.