The Chin National League for Democracy (CNLD) is a political party in Myanmar seeking to represent the interests of the Chin people.
History Following the reintroduction of multi-party democracy after the 8888 Uprising, the CNLD contested 13 seats in the 1990 general elections.Robert H Taylor (2009) The State in Myanmar, NUS Press It received 0.4% of the vote, winning three seats:Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p615 U.C.K. Taikwell in Falam 1, Za Hlei Thang in Falam 2 and U Shein Pe Ling in Mindat.1990 multi-party democracy general elections Democratic Voice of Burma
The party was banned by the military government on 18 March 1992, but was a member of the government-in-exile.Brief biographies of elected MPs
The party did not contest the 2010 general elections.Chin Progressive Party not to waste poll advantage Network for Human Rights
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