Union Parliament Speaker U T Khun Myat issued a statement on January 6th, saying that the first regular session of the third Union Parliament shall be called with effect from February 1st. The sessions cover the elections of lower house speaker, upper house speaker, deputy speakers, the formation of parliamentary affairs committee, the election of President and the vice-presidents, the formation of the Union government and the appointment of cabinet members.

The BNI asked the elected candidates from Kachin State about their preparations for the new parliament.

U Aung Hein Min, the lower house elected candidate for Hpakant Township Kachin State

In preparation I have formed a research team with volunteers. Due to the spread of COVID-19, I can do nothing on the ground. I will conduct the surveys on the regional requirements, seeking the solution to these problems via the parliamentary means or through discussion with the relevant departments. I am preparing to form a legal aid group to give advice to MPs. I have the general schedule for five years. I will have to carry out the works in accord with the party’s principle.”

Daw La Shan Ban Htwal, the elected lower house candidate in Swanparabwan Township

As a first step I will implement the water supply and electricity projects. The needs of villages and regions are different. I have decided to promote a discussion of the ethnic rights in parliament.

Dr. Tu Jar, elected candidate from Ingyanyan Township constituency-1

I will submit proposals that cover road transportation, education and health in the Kachin State parliament. I will also discuss the regional development in the parliament. I will submit the motions at the Kachin State parliament at the beginning of the first session as I have already know the needs of my constituency.

U Tint Soe, the elected candidate for Kachin State parliament in Hpakant Township Constituency-1

My constituency spans from Shadusat to Hmawsisar. Gold and amber mining sites are located in Shadusat.  I want to see regional development. I will pay more emphasis on it.