NUG acting president Duwa Lashi La denounces "puppet parliament" in Myanmar and announces federal democratic leading council

Mizzima

On the morning of 16 March, Acting President Duwa Lashi La of the National Unity Government (NUG) addressed the 9th session of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, issuing a sharp warning against the military junta’s attempts to secure international legitimacy through its newly convened parliament.

Speaking as the military-backed legislature began its first session in Naypyidaw, the NUG Acting President characterized the proceedings as a “theatrical performance” designed to deceive the global community following the widely condemned elections of early 2026.

He said, “We must not view these as ordinary events, we need to think deeply and respond effectively. Specifically, we must anticipate the objectives of the junta’s sham parliament and take advance action. In this era of rapid change, I want to emphasize that we must calculate and prepare for future possibilities.”

He added that during the five-year revolutionary period, it is necessary to enhance the checks and balances between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. He noted that the parliament needs to implement a practical framework suited for the revolution rather than following traditional formats.

Furthermore, he urged that the existence of the revolutionary government should be further solidified by strengthening cooperation with international parliaments.

The Acting President revealed that significant time has been invested in building trust with Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) to establish a “Federal Democratic Leading Council,” which will serve as the foundation for a future federal union.

He also shared that the NUG cabinet is boldly implementing reforms to strengthen the alliance between Spring Revolution forces and ethnic revolutionary organizations, requesting the parliament to join hands in these new steps.

Acting President Duwa Lashi La concluded his speech with a warning: “We must be mindful that if we cannot decisively work toward the total end of the military dictatorship at a time like this, it will not be easy to maintain hope in the future.”