Myanmar's historic polls after 22 years
Voting is underway in Myanmar in historic polls for 45 vacant seats in the 664-seat parliament. The by-elections are being seen as a crucial test for the country's move towards democracy from almost five decades of military rule. Pro-Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi is contesting the elections for the first time.
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Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, comes out from a polling station following a brief visit on the outskirts of Yangon, Myanmar.
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Aung San Suu Kyi has extensively campaigned for this election. On the night before the polls Suu Kyi even slept overnight in the tiny village of 3,000 farmers.
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NDTV travelled with Aung San Suu Kyi on her campaign trail. She was thronged by hundreds of supporters wherever she went.
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NDTV met supporters gathered outside the guest house in the village of Wathinka where Suu Kyi spent last night.
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Voters walk into a polling booth in Wathinka which Suu Kyi had visited this morning.
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In Wathinka celebrations continued well into the night as people sang and danced.
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Crowds of supporters line up as Suu Kyi's convoy passes through Kyawmu.
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Most of Suu Kyi's 24-year political career has been spent under house arrest.
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Crowds and media gather outside the booth while Suu Kyi goes in to inspect.
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