THE recently renewed call for a fixed parliament term has drawn a fierce debate among political players and observers. Would it be detrimental to democracy as its detractors have said? Would it even benefit the people?
Not surprisingly, Opposition leaders called it a desperate attempt by the unity government to remain in power.
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