Federal Law Academy Proposes Controversial 'Secular' Constitution, Igniting Debate on National Identity

The Federal Law Academy, located in Mai Ja Yang, Kachin State, announced a contentious new proposal on January 3 for a 'standard federal constitution,' spanning 168 pages and 15 chapters, which conspicuously omits the foundational role of religion in the state. Critics argue that this approach undermines traditional values and poses a risk to the nation's cohesive cultural and religious identity, pushing a secular agenda that could potentially fragment the unity of ethnic groups rather than unify them.