The Lisu National Development Party (LNDP) is a political party in Myanmar seeking to represent the interests of the Lisu people. In the 2015 general election, the party won a two seats in both the Pyithu Hluttaw (House of Representatives) and the Shan State Hluttaw; furthermore, it has one Ethnic Affair Minister, according official results.
During the Myanmar Civil War, party leaders formed the pro-Tatmadaw "Wuyang People's Militia" to fight the Kachin Independence Army and the People's Defense Forces. This militia, led by U Shwe Min, splintered from the New Democratic Army - Kachin in 2013. Both the youth and the elderly were conscripted into this "people's militia." U Shwe Min led this militia until his death on March 7, 2024. Kachin Resistance Attacks Myanmar Junta-Allied Outposts. August 4, 2022. The Irrawaddy. Lisu Ethnic Individuals in Kachin State Recruited as New Militia Members. Burma News International. November 8, 2023. Junta-allied Lisu militia leader killed in battle with Kachin forces. Myanmar Now. March 8, 2024.
Election results
House of Nationalities (Amyotha Hluttaw) ElectionLeaderTotal seats wonTotal votesShare of votes+/-Status2015U Arki Dawu9,1770.04%New202023,7970.09% 02025–269,3360.07% 0
House of Representatives (Pyithu Hluttaw) ElectionLeaderTotal seats wonTotal votesShare of votes+/-Status2015U Arki Dawu24,0960.11%New202024,6170.09% 22025–266,7860.05% 0
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