Democratic Gathering Discusses Election Law with Hizbullah Bloc

The Democratic Gathering bloc continued its meetings with political blocs on Wednesday, to discuss the controversial issue of a new electoral law that will govern the upcoming parliamentary polls.

The bloc held a meeting with Loyalty to the Resistance bloc of Hizbullah.

After the meeting, the bloc's MP Akram Shehayyeb stressed willingness to meet with all political parties in order to agree on a new law that does not exclude anyone.

“We are ready to communicate with every political party in order to reach a new law that does not cancel anyone,” said Shehayyeb.

Earlier, the Democratic Gathering held meetings with senior Lebanese officials including President Michel Aoun, PM Saad Hariri and Speaker Nabih Berri.

Shehayyeb added: “The meeting with Loyalty to the Resistance reiterates that an electoral law can not be reached unless all the Lebanese agree on it.”

He concluded and emphasized the need to hold timely polls.