CNI News

April 2, 2026

Political analysts and citizens are pointing out that the newly emerging Parliament(Hluttaw) and Government in Myanmar must be institutions that authentically represent the public.

Political analyst U Kyaw Htet told CNI News that there are significant questions regarding the legitimacy of the upcoming Parliament's representation of the people. He suggested that robust political checks and balances, as well as a strong opposition presence, are likely to be diminished in the coming term.

"The number of people who actually voted was only about half of those eligible to vote. Furthermore, many people were left off the voter lists. Because of these factors, we have to ask whether those elected truly represent the people. From a political analysis standpoint, we expect to see a decrease in genuine political oversight and a vibrant opposition within Parliament. This is because opposition parties and politicians did not win in the elections; many were either abolished or defeated. Under these circumstances, we anticipate that the government and Parliament will simply work in coordination to carry out their agendas." U Kyaw Htet

U Kyaw Htet further emphasized that since the country requires reform across all sectors, if the leadership remains the same, the policies must change.

Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker U Aung Lin Dwe.

"Since reform is needed everywhere, and we aren't seeing much change in the people leading the government, the policies must change. The government needs to shift its policy direction. Parliament needs to ask the right questions and propose effective motions so that good policies and laws can emerge. If the people don't change, the policies must. If policies change, the country might see some relief. But if neither the people nor the policies change, we will likely face another five-year term where very little progress is made."

Analysts also noted that MPs must understand the voices and needs of the grassroots population. They stressed that the emergence of a parliamentary setting should signify a culture of power-sharing and that efforts must be made to develop a stronger political system through mutual checks and balances.

U Hla Swe, a member of the Pyithu Hluttaw (House of Representatives), told CNI News that the Government and Parliament need to work in sync and that he would strive for the national interest with foresight.

The official motto of the Hluttaw

"We are representatives of the people. We will present the needs of the people in Parliament. When we do, the government will do what it can. If there are things they cannot do, they might not be able to fulfill them. In those cases, we will have to explain the situation to the people. When we submit proposals, the government might say they can do it, or they might say they can't do it at the moment. We will explain these outcomes. The government and Parliament must be in rhythm. As MPs, we have brains, and we will act intelligently."  U Hla Swe

Politicians and the public are calling for the Parliament's motto—"The People's Voice is the Parliament's Voice; The People's Will is the Parliament's Will; The People's Expectations are Implemented by the Parliament"—to become a reality. Critics noted that during the administrations of U Thein Sein and U Win Myint, the reality often felt more like "The Government's Voice is the Parliament's Voice." Therefore, they argue the incoming administration must prove it truly represents the citizenry.

In Myanmar, the 2025 General Election was held in three phases from December 28, 2025, to January 25, 2026. Parliament has already been convened, and Speakers, Deputy Speakers, and Vice-Presidents have been selected. The election of the President and the formation of a new government are scheduled to take place in this April.