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Removing list requirement in Article 160 (2) (a) will do much to enhance stagnant democracy - Stabroek News

Dear Editor,

I write with reference to a letter titled `Bring back the constituency system and reform the rights commissions’ which was published in your online edition dated February 2, 2021.

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