Following the formation of a new military commission, coup leader Min Aung Hlaing has been conducting tours to Taungoo, Bago, and Yangon, while there have been no recent discussions regarding the announcement of election dates. After holding a National Defense and Security Council meeting on July 31, Min Aung Hlaing formed a new military commission and government. Since August 2, he has been touring various cities including Taungoo, Bago, and Yangon. During these visits, he has inspected historical sites and renovation projects at several locations.
In Taungoo, he visited the excavation sites of ancient Ketumadi city and palace ruins. In Bago, he inspected the renovation work at Kambawzathadi Golden Palace and the ancient city of Hanthawaddy. In Yangon, he has been touring various historical sites including the Ministers’ Office and the Bogyoke Aung San Museum. According to Section 426 of the 2008 Constitution, after the military chief returns state power to the National Defense and Security Council, elections must be held within six months as stipulated in Section 429. However, no specific election date has been announced yet.
According to a military source in Naypyidaw, there have been no discussions about announcing election dates, and the Election Commission is waiting for the higher authorities to set the date. Although the Constitution stipulates that elections must be held within six months after the transfer of power, the source indicated that the military chief’s position remains the decisive factor. While Min Aung Hlaing has stated that elections will be held in phases during December and January 2026, no specific dates have been announced yet. During his recent tours in Bago, Taungoo, and Yangon, Min Aung Hlaing has been engaging in public activities such as greeting local residents, taking train rides, and speaking to crowds at religious sites.
