Though military appointees account for just 25 percent of parliamentary seats, they clearly punch above their weight.
Tag: Article 436
Parliament deals fatal blow to Suu Kyi’s presidential bid
MPs vote down a motion to amend a constitutional clause that prevents Suu Kyi seeking the presidency.
Military MP opposes charter reform due to Burma’s ‘democratic inexperience’
A senior military MP opined on Tuesday that constitutional Article 436 should not be amended due to Burma’s ‘democratic inexperience’.
No amendment bill till new parliament, MPs told
A constitutional amendment bill introduced last week, if passed, will have to wait until after the general elections later this year to be enacted.
Constitutional amendment bill falls short of NLD expectations
A new amendment bill suggests easing constitutional articles 59 and 436(a) but not to the degree that reform campaigners have advocated.
Amend 59(f) and 436, say ethnic MPs
Ethnic lawmakers have drawn up a report containing suggestions for constitutional amendment as sexpartite talks are slated to recommence.