U Thaung Han of Taikkyi Township National League for Democracy in Yangon Division resigned from the party of his own accord by sending his letter of resignation to NLD Headquarters and authorities concerned on 28 August.

In the letter sent to Taikkyi Township Multiparty Democracy Election Subcommission, he said that he quit the NLD of his own volition as he no longer took interest in the party’s activities. He had no trust and confidence in NLD and its leaders.