The extension, without any constitutional basis, yet again shows Min Aung Hlaing and the junta's inability to gain control over the country and its failed promise to hold a mere electoral exercise. 

According to Article 425 of the 2008 Constitution of Myanmar, the NDSC may "normally permit two extensions of the prescribed duration for a term of six months for each extension." The fact that the state of emergency had been extended six times lacks constitutional basis. More importantly, it validates the junta's utter failure to exert control over the nation since forcibly taking power in 2021. The increasing momentum of Operation 1027 and the resistance movement mean that the junta will only lose more territory and control. 

Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing also admitted during the NDSC meeting that "elections would be held first in areas where it is safe to do so while his regime tries to bring “stability and security” to conflict zones." He has already hinted in March that the proposed "election" will not be nationwide during an interview with Russia's Tass News Agency. 

The United States Department of State released a statement, claiming that the extension is "at odds with the aspirations of the people of Burma, including their continued strong opposition to military rule," and that "The military’s actions have only prolonged the crisis, which has internally displaced over three million people, with thousands more seeking protection in neighboring countries, and plunged millions into poverty." The statement declared that "The United States and our partners and allies will continue to support the aspirations of the people of Burma to realize an inclusive, democratic government."