A Tehran governorate official emphasized on Friday, March 7, that the organized transfer of residents from counties to Tehran for voting is a "violation" and that those responsible will be dealt with if it occurs. This discussion has arisen recently in relation to the two elections for the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the Assembly of Experts, provoking reactions from political activists and officials in Iran regarding the possibility of transferring a large number of residents from various counties to Tehran to vote in favor of conservatives. This issue was particularly highlighted by the remarks of Rasoul Montajebnia, the deputy of the National Trust Party, who stated that conservatives have held "secret meetings" to bring "one million people to Tehran" to increase votes for their candidates in the Tehran electoral district. In an interview with ILNA, a labor news agency, on the election day for the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the Assembly of Experts, Ali Asghar Nasirbakht, the political-security deputy of the Tehran governorate, was asked about the likelihood of this issue, but he responded that no violations had been reported so far. Nasirbakht also warned: "Special inspectors from the Ministry of Interior and representatives of the governor in all polling stations will immediately inform us if they observe such violations, and we will address it immediately." Previously, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, Iran's Minister of Interior, had also emphasized that the organized transfer of one million people to Tehran for participating in the elections on March 7 is a violation. He stated: "For the first round of the parliamentary elections, anyone can vote wherever they are on election day, and there is no legal issue, but if these are organized and targeted, it is a violation, and we will address it." The elections for this period of the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the Assembly of Experts have been underway since this morning (Friday). The Ministry of Interior has predicted that the voter turnout will be between 65 to 75 percent. Meanwhile, some groups and political activists, such as the Nation Party and the National Front, have announced that they will not participate in today's elections. On the other hand, prominent reformist groups and figures have decided to participate in these elections and compete with conservatives despite the widespread disqualification of their candidates.
Tehran Governorate: Organized Transfer of People to Tehran for Voting Will Be Addressed
Tehran officials have warned against the organized transfer of voters from counties to Tehran for the elections, labeling it a violation. This issue has gained attention following claims by a political figure that conservatives are attempting to bring a million voters to boost their chances. The elections are currently taking place amid mixed participation from various political factions.
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📰 What Happened
Tehran officials have warned against the organized transfer of voters from counties to Tehran for elections, labeling it a violation. This concern arose after claims that conservatives were planning to mobilize a million voters to influence the election outcome.
- The elections for the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the Assembly of Experts are currently underway.
- Some political groups, including the Nation Party and the National Front, have chosen not to participate in the elections.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's political landscape is characterized by a struggle between conservative and reformist factions, with elections often marred by allegations of manipulation and disqualification of candidates.
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