Conservative MP: Internet okay, satellites not
Isfahan, june 1, irna -- a member of the presiding board of the islamic
consultative assembly (majlis) said here monday that it is the right of
the candidates to be informed by the council of guardians of the compiled
reasons for the rejection or confirmation of their eligibility.
mohammad reza bahonar who is also a majlis representative from tehran
told a student gathering at 'malek ashtar' technical university in isfahan
that in the case of the insistence of the candidate, those reasons can
be even printed in the press.
as for the approbatory supervision of the council of guardians, bahonar
said that ''supervision'' is meaningless in the absence of 'interference''.
he stressed that a supervisory body should exist outside the administration
structure to protect people's rights, adding that this body must be able
to prevent violation and wrong doing.
as for economic situation in the country, bahonar said although steps
have already been taken for the adjustment of economic policies, lack
of coordination and difference of opinion among members of the economic
headquarters -- comprising governor of the central bank, economy and finance
minister and head of the plan and budget organization -- have overshadowed
economic issues.
elsewhere in his speech, the tehran deputy rejected public use of satellites
for spreading corruption, and advised those who seek access to scientific
sources to use computer networks and other facilities.
commenting on the issue of impeachment, bahonar said since the victory
of the islamic revolution 10 ministers in five terms of the majlis have
been impeached of whom eight have received vote of confidence.
he said the deputies have vowed to notify ministers, question them in
majlis sessions or impeach them in case they notice any instances contrary
to the law.
asked to comment on the composition of the sixth majlis, bahonar said
it is an issue which cannot be easily predicted as it is not attached to
a certain party. however, he added, the constitution should be amended
so that parties can participate in the elections.
he termed establishment of rational relations between the people and
the government as among the most valuable assets of the system, adding
that for this reason the government should give high priority to the issue
of national unity and security based on islamic principles.
cautioning against cultural inroads, he said extravagance should be
avoided in certain sectors of the development, adding that no political,
cultural and economic sectors of the development should be sacrificed for
others.
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