Mohammad Sajadi, the only candidate from the 'People's Experts' list in Tehran who did not make it to the Assembly of Experts, stated in a statement that 'any matter related to me, without my seal and signature in any space, has no credibility.' The official news agency of the Islamic Republic, IRNA, reported that Mr. Sajadi provided a copy of his statement from the night of March 2 to this news agency. In this statement, Mohammad Sajadi expressed his gratitude, stating that 'more righteous and capable servants like Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani will carry this heavy burden with the help of God this time.' He also thanked the voters in Tehran and expressed happiness for experiencing 'a brief moment of enthusiasm and excitement.' The ILNA news agency published a letter with a seal and signature purportedly belonging to Mohammad Sajadi. Earlier on the same Tuesday, a letter from Mr. Sajadi was released in which he protested the 'aggregation of votes' in some ballot boxes for 'defending the rights of the people.' The letter stated, 'It is natural that recounting these boxes can eliminate doubts and dispel any suspicion regarding the integrity of the elections.' Mohammad Sajadi was a member of the 'People's Experts' list, which was supported by Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani. Tehran has 16 seats in the 88-member Assembly of Experts, and Mr. Rafsanjani was among the top candidates from the capital. The election of 15 representatives from this list caused Mohammad Yazdi and Mohammad Taqi Mesbah Yazdi not to enter the Assembly. At the bottom of the elected list from Tehran is Ahmad Jannati, who was part of the 'Principlist Coalition' list. Some reformist supporters in Iran have raised doubts, suggesting that given the coordinated voting for two reformist lists in the Assembly of Leadership Experts and the Islamic Consultative Assembly (known as 30+16), the likelihood of Mr. Jannati entering the Assembly of Experts is slim. Any potential protests regarding the election results in Iran will be examined by the Guardian Council, headed by Ahmad Jannati.
Surviving Candidate of 'People's Experts': Any Statement from Me Without My Seal and Signature Is Invalid
Mohammad Sajadi, a candidate from the 'People's Experts' list in Tehran, declared that any statement from him without his seal is invalid. He expressed gratitude for the support of more capable candidates and raised concerns about vote aggregation in the elections. This situation highlights ongoing tensions regarding electoral integrity in Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Mohammad Sajadi, a candidate who did not win a seat in the Assembly of Experts, declared that any statement from him lacking his seal is invalid. He raised concerns about vote aggregation and expressed gratitude towards other candidates.
- Sajadi was part of the 'People's Experts' list supported by Rafsanjani.
- The election results have raised doubts among reformist supporters regarding the integrity of the electoral process.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Assembly of Experts is a key institution in Iran responsible for selecting and overseeing the Supreme Leader, making its elections critical to the country's governance.
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