The dire state of the country's economy and the jeopardy of household livelihoods have turned representatives into staunch critics of the government as the parliamentary elections approach, with some officially accusing Ebrahim Raisi and his ministers of lying. One parliament member criticized the government's economic policies, predicting that from next year, the number of people living in tents on the streets across the country will increase. Jalal Mahmoudzadeh emphasized that the government looks the people in the eye and lies; all the statistics from the president, ministers, and the economic team are false, and the government statistical center says one thing while the president states another. Jalil Rahimi Jahan Abadi, another member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, stated that our governance is experiencing a crisis of inefficiency and that the nation deserves better than this situation and lifestyle. They do not deserve the limitations on the internet, car prices, unemployment, etc. Jahan Abadi criticized the appointment of military managers in various sectors, stating that the country has become like a military barracks and that they do not know to whom they can express the people's pain. He continued, "We regret Mr. Raisi's action of appointing individuals without political backgrounds to the Ministry of Interior. I believe the Iranian people are much more deserving and capable than to have these officials dictate to them." Shahryar Heydari, another parliament member, also criticized the government's approach and management style, stating that "the government has officially announced in the budget that we are ready to build one million housing units per year. Their inability to execute this is due to the wrong planning that has led them to miscalculations from the beginning." Moein al-Din Saidi, a representative from Chabahar, said that "our current issue is not the people's frugality, but the government's prudence that must occur." According to him, "many of the living conditions that people are experiencing stem from the lack of prudence in the executive domain."
Criticism from Representatives of Raisi Ahead of Elections; President and Ministers are Lying to the People
As parliamentary elections approach, Iranian representatives are increasingly critical of President Ebrahim Raisi and his government, accusing them of lying about economic conditions. They express concerns over rising poverty and mismanagement, emphasizing the need for better governance and accountability.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
As Iran approaches parliamentary elections, several representatives have publicly criticized President Raisi and his ministers for allegedly lying about the country's economic conditions. They express concerns over rising poverty and mismanagement, calling for improved governance and accountability.
- Representatives accuse the government of providing false economic statistics.
- Criticism includes concerns over rising poverty and the appointment of military officials in governance.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has been facing severe economic challenges, including high inflation and unemployment, leading to public discontent. The upcoming elections heighten the stakes for political accountability.
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