It might be difficult to entice the military to participate in the move to amend the constitution because of Section 436, but discussion must be made for their understanding, said Tun Tun Hein, chairman of the Joint Constitutional Amendment Committee and deputy speaker of the Union Parliament.

The deputy speaker made the remark in response to Eleven Media's question during the recess of a session of the Union Parliament held in Nay Pyi Taw on February 19.

"Under Section 436 (a) and (b), we might have difficulty (with charter change). We should not hesitate to do this because of such difficulty. We must do it. We must discuss with them (military representatives in parliament) so they can understand. We must organize them and consult and coordinate with them. We expect to do so," said the committee chairman.

He added that the National League for Democracy must have the constitution amended. According to the current constitution without being amended, genuine democracy is impossible and there could be difficulty with national development. He said his party had hoped for the emergence of a federal democratic state.

The aim of the joint charger amendment committee is for the emergence of a bill which is the most important part to change the charter without going against the constitutional provisions and the union parliament law and by-laws. Charter change efforts will focus on cooperation of all stakeholders, he commented.