Panel Discussion 4 – Fake Elections and The Fight for The Revolution’s Future – Key Points

4th Panel Discussion Key Points

Title: Fake Elections and The Fight for The Revolution’s Future

Moderator/Facilitator: Thet Swe Win, Executive Director, Synergy-Social Harmony Organization

Panelist: Nang Moet Moet, General Secretary, Women’s League of Burma (WLB)

Panelist: Sithu Maung, Member of Parliament, PABEDAN Constituency Rangoon, and Spokesperson of CRPH

Panelist: Hnin Hnin Hmwe, Joint General Secretary- Democratic Party for A New Society (DPNS)

The Junta’s Motives: Legitimacy and “Last Exit”

The Recognition Trap: The panelists agree that the junta’s primary goal is to gain a veneer of political and legal legitimacy. Hnin Hnin Hmwe noted that because their state of emergency terms have expired, they are using the election as a “last exit” to manifest their continued existence, likely under pressure or advice from China.

The 2008 Constitution Facade: Lway Mownt Noon emphasized that the military wants to send a “message” to the international community that the 2008 Constitution is still functional and that the country is “returning to normalcy,” despite the reality of nationwide crisis and violence.

Reserve Positions: Sithu Maung revealed that the “election” results are pre-scripted. “Reserve positions” are already set for top generals (e.g., Mya Tun Oo, Aung Lin Dwe, and Min Aung Hlaing), ensuring the administrative structure remains a military dictatorship in civilian clothes.