Mustaqbal: Those Hindering Presidential Polls Indirectly Contributing to Growth of Extremists
The Mustaqbal parliamentary bloc condemned on Tuesday the ongoing vacuum in the presidency, saying that political factions should prioritize overcoming obstacles that are thwarting the presidential elections.
It said in a statement after its weekly meeting: “Those hindering the election are indirectly contributing to the growth of extremist and terrorist groups.”
“The blocs that have repeatedly boycotted electoral sessions are responsible for weakening the state and its authority, which will lead to its gradual erosion,” it noted.
Moreover, it added that exposing Lebanon to the dangers of the region “indirectly serves the goals of Israel in weakening the Lebanese will and creating division among its people, which will facilitate the enemy's mission to expand and seize control of Lebanon.”
The Mustaqbal bloc therefore demanded that until a president is elected, officials should adhere to the constitution “without creating precedents that will complicate the government mechanism and constitutional institutions.”
The bloc also voiced its commitment to continuing dialogue with Hizbullah on the basis of achieving progress in electing a president and reaching practical measures on the ground that would ease sectarian tensions.
Lebanon has been without a president since May when the term of Michel Suleiman ended without the election of a successor.
Disputes between the rival March 8 and 14 camps have so far thwarted the polls.
The Change and Reform and Loyalty to the Resistance blocs have been boycotting electoral sessions, demanding that political forces agree on a compromise candidate ahead of the polls.
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