Myanmar 14 times more infected people in one month affects the general election once every five years

Myanmar 14 times more infected people in one month affects the general election once every five years October 8 8:31

In Myanmar, the number of people infected with the new coronavirus has increased more than 10 times in the past month, and the infection is spreading.

A month later, a general election is scheduled once every five years, but election campaigns are not possible in many areas, and opposition parties are calling for postponement of the election.

A general election is scheduled for November 8th in Myanmar.

The focus is on whether the ruling party, led by Aung San Suu Kyi, who won the last election five years ago and ended the military-led government for more than half a century, will retain a majority of seats. I will.

However, in Myanmar, where the medical system is vulnerable, the number of people infected with the new coronavirus has increased sharply since mid-August, and as of the 7th, the number of infected people has increased 14 times in the past month. increased.

As a result, the government imposes strict restrictions on going out in many areas, and political parties continue to be unable to campaign on the streets.

In Yangon, the largest city, you can see a three-wheeled taxi driver running with the flag of a political party that he supports, but it is not crowded and quiet.

In response to this situation, more than 20 political parties, including opposition parties and new parties, have asked the Election Commission to postpone the election, but the government has maintained its stance of holding the election as scheduled.