Political parties hold conventions in Hakha

22 July 2015 — The Chin National Democratic Party and the National League for Democracy in Hakha Township held general meetings in preparation for the November 8 general election.

The CNDP organized its general assembly on 17 July with 170 members in attendance, confirming and announcing candidates for constituencies in Hakha Township.

And the NLD elected its candidates to contest in the Hakha Township constituencies at its general meeting held on the same date.

Also, the Chin League for Democracy provided election training at its office branches in Hakha from 20 to 23 July.

The CLD said that it would contest in eight townships of Chin State, Arakan State, two townships of Kalay and Tamu in Sagaing Region, and Rangoon.

On 7 July, the Chin Progressive Party held its conference in Kalay, Sagaing Region.

The Union Election Commission announced that political parties can submit a list of their candidates between 20 July and 8 August.#