Mohammad Yazdi, a member of the Guardian Council, states that he has disqualified many candidates for the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the Assembly of Experts due to their 'pleasure-seeking' nature. In this election cycle, the Guardian Council has disqualified a significant number of candidates, including prominent reformists and members of the family of the founder of the Islamic Republic, such as Hassan Khomeini. On Friday, March 7, the Tasnim news agency reported that Ayatollah Yazdi, during his presence at a polling station in Qom, raised the issue of disqualifications again, stating that he is 'excused' from discussing 'many issues' in this election cycle. However, without mentioning specific names, he said, 'Many of those who registered were thinking about their personal enjoyment and interests based on their past, and for this reason, I voted for their disqualification.' Yazdi, who is also a candidate for the Assembly of Experts from Tehran, previously stated that the Assembly of Experts is 'not a place for youth-oriented policies, factionalism, and political maneuvering, and not everyone should become a member of this assembly.' In line with him, Ahmad Jannati, the Secretary of the Guardian Council, has also made harsh statements against disqualified candidates, claiming that some of them are 'gamblers and alcoholics with moral issues.' Meanwhile, the Guardian Council has refrained from releasing evidence regarding such accusations. Ayatollah Jannati is also another candidate for the Assembly of Experts from Tehran.
Yazdi: I Disqualified Those Who Seek Pleasure
Ayatollah Mohammad Yazdi has disqualified numerous candidates for the upcoming elections, citing their focus on personal pleasure as a reason. This includes notable reformists and members of the Khomeini family, raising concerns about the political landscape in Iran. The Guardian Council's lack of transparency regarding disqualifications and accusations adds to the controversy.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Mohammad Yazdi announced the disqualification of numerous candidates for the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the Assembly of Experts, citing their focus on personal pleasure. This includes notable reformists and members of the Khomeini family, raising concerns about the political landscape in Iran.
- The Guardian Council has disqualified a significant number of candidates, including prominent reformists.
- Yazdi claims that disqualified candidates were motivated by personal interests rather than public service.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Guardian Council is responsible for vetting candidates in Iran's elections, often leading to the exclusion of reformists and moderates. This pattern raises concerns about the democratic nature of the electoral process.
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