Burma’s Opposition claimed a historic victory Sunday for pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in her first bid for a seat in Parliament, sparking scenes of jubilation among supporters.

Burma was making final preparations Saturday for polls seen as a test of the military-dominated regi-me’s reforms, in which Op-position leader Aung San Suu Kyi is standing for the first time.

Burma was making final preparations on Saturday for polls seen as a test of the military-dominated regime’s reforms, in which Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is standing for the first time.