The Lower House session on Friday debated a proposal calling for the adoption of a suitable electoral system for lower house elections, submitted by Representative U Aung Zin from Pazundaung Constituency. Representative Daw Dwe Bu of Ingyanyan Constituency said that the proportional representation system was a good electoral system to build a democracy and federal state.
She pointed out that the parliament would be stronger as the system allowed all political parties to secure seats at the parliament and the check and-balance system would be more effective. She concluded that the electoral system was good for ethnic groups and would contribute to a better future. Another supporter of the electoral system at the Lower House session was U Nyan Swe Win, who said that the electoral system had been adopted in over 90 countries around the world and the system would contribute to an inclusive process in national reconciliation and democratization. Representative U Thein Tun Oo of Amarapura supported the proposal and urged the session to form a committee or commission to draft a bill for adoption of the electoral system. At the Upper House session today, representatives discussed the census and assistance for senior citizens.