After the Citizenship Bill (Sixth Revision) that had been rejected by the upper house was passed again by the lower house, the question being asked is: Is the upper house of any use?

The National Assembly lost some respect when it returned a bill passed by the lower house without considering it for discussion and without suggesting any changes. Had the upper house returned the bill with suggestions for improvement, it would have gained respect. The role played by the elders in this episode has not only raised questions about their competence, but it has even led people to question the very relevance of the upper house.