Ahmad Alireza Beigi, a member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, reported on Sunday, June 7, that his microphone was turned off in Parliament and that he was not allowed to speak. According to the Jamaran website, the representative involved in the SUV scandal stated that if the members of the parliament have considerations, they cannot occupy the position of the presiding board. This member of the Commission on Councils and Interior Affairs told Jamaran that no law has given anyone the right to turn off a member's microphone and prevent them from speaking. Previously, during the impeachment of Reza Fatemi Amin, the then Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, he had reported the allocation of rent for 'SUVs' to dozens of parliament members, which led to a legal case against him. Furthermore, after the parliament's vote of no confidence in Reza Fatemi Amin and his dismissal, the head of the Special Inspection Office of the Presidency confirmed this news, stating that the number of vehicles allocated to parliament members was 'more than one hundred.' Meanwhile, some figures in the Islamic Consultative Assembly, including Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of the Parliament, reacted to the issue of 'SUVs' from the very beginning, denying it and deeming it 'beneath the dignity of the parliament.'
Whistleblower Representative on SUVs: I Am Not Allowed to Speak in Parliament
Ahmad Alireza Beigi, a member of the Iranian Parliament, reported being silenced while discussing the allocation of SUVs to parliament members, which has led to a legal case. This incident highlights tensions within the parliament regarding corruption allegations and the integrity of its members. The situation is significant as it reflects ongoing issues of accountability and transparency in Iranian politics.
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📰 What Happened
Ahmad Alireza Beigi reported being silenced in Parliament while discussing the allocation of SUVs to members, which has led to a legal case. This incident underscores tensions regarding corruption and accountability within the Iranian legislative body.
- Beigi's microphone was turned off during a parliamentary session.
- Over one hundred SUVs were reportedly allocated to parliament members.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Corruption allegations are a persistent issue in Iranian politics, often leading to public discontent and calls for reform.
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