Election Commission offices in Chin state

28 April 2010: Offices of the Election Commission for the forthcoming general elections in Burma are being set up in various townships in Chin state under the tutelage of the Township Peace and Development Council (TPDC).

There are 15 members in each Election Commission in the townships of Chin state. The members are prominent citizens and retired government employees.

In Hakha Township, Mr. Bawi Hoe, retired District Education Director, is acting as the Chairman of the Election Commission. The General Secretary is the district general commander and others are retired persons, said Mr. Van Lian, the Chairman of NLD.

In Falam township Mr. Saliankap is the chairman and the secretary is the district general commander. The rest are six locals and seven government employees.

Similarly, in Teddim Township and Thantlang Township retired people and prominent citizens are in the Election Commission, Mr. Thangdolian told Khonumthung News.

Meanwhile, in Matupi Township the Election Commission is gearing up to work at the village and block level. – Khonumthung News.

Source :http://www.khonumthung.org/news.php?readmore=195

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