On Thursday, June 10, members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly clashed over the approval of the credentials of Gholamreza Tajgardoon, the representative from Gachsaran, with Tajgardoon reportedly issuing 'death threats' to two opposing representatives. Tajgardoon's qualifications had previously been rejected in the eleventh parliament due to allegations of 'rent-seeking' and 'network influence.' Malek Shariati, a representative from Tehran, claimed that during the review of Tajgardoon's credentials, he threatened both Alireza Salimi, a member of the parliamentary board, and himself, saying to Salimi, 'I will tear you apart.' Despite the controversies, Tajgardoon's credentials were approved, but seven representatives submitted a 100-page document requesting the rejection of his credentials based on security and economic issues. These objections will be reviewed by special committees within five days, and if the committee agrees to reject the credentials, the parliament will vote on it. Tajgardoon's credentials were also rejected in the eleventh parliament following objections from nine representatives. The tensions in parliament have drawn criticism from social media users and journalists. Azadeh Mokhtari, a journalist, wrote: 'The show of parliament has begun! The fighting shows have started again! You threaten each other as if you are really in conflict? What did you order for dinner to eat together? This staged fighting leaves the people's work on the ground... so boring...' A user named Hamed Aghal commented: 'The dispute among parliament members over Tajgardoon's credentials is the result of the entry of people like Rasayi and Sabati into parliament. This is just the beginning.' Another user named Kaya shared a video of the altercation, stating: 'The super-revolutionary parliament started with fighting!' Another user, Khosrow Masoumi, compared this parliament's representatives to Shaban Bi-Khuni, a rough character from the series 'Hezardastan.' The twelfth parliament holds the record for the lowest voter turnout in the history of the Islamic Republic, with the second round of elections concluding with only 8% voter participation. Ebrahim Raisi boasts about an election that 92% of Tehran residents said 'no' to, in a three-way 'competition' for the presidency; Qalibaf remained 'president.' The twelfth Islamic Consultative Assembly began its work, holding the record for the lowest voter turnout in the Islamic Republic's elections, with 92% of Tehran residents saying 'no' to the election.
Physical Altercation and Death Threats Among Representatives on the Third Day of the Twelfth Parliament
On the third day of the Twelfth Parliament, representatives clashed over Gholamreza Tajgardoon's credentials, with allegations of death threats made against opposing members. Despite past disqualifications, Tajgardoon's credentials were approved, leading to further tensions and public criticism of the parliamentary conduct. This incident highlights ongoing issues within the Iranian political landscape.
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📰 What Happened
On June 10, members of the Iranian parliament clashed over the approval of Gholamreza Tajgardoon's credentials, during which Tajgardoon reportedly issued death threats to opposing members. Despite past disqualifications, his credentials were approved, leading to further tensions and public criticism.
- Tajgardoon's qualifications were previously rejected due to allegations of misconduct.
- The twelfth parliament has the lowest voter turnout in the history of the Islamic Republic.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Iranian parliament has faced criticism for its lack of accountability and transparency, especially following elections with historically low voter turnout.
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