Thursday, 7 November 2024

“Itim” slams the Election Commission for issuing regulations for selecting senators slowly, fearing that the original set of senators will act for a long time.

Spokesman of the Progressive Party complained that the Election Commission announced the delay in the announcement of the rules for selecting Senators, worried that the game could not announce the results. Senators were appointed to act indefinitely on April 17, 2024, Mr. Parit Watcharasindhu, Accounting MP. List of names Spokesperson of the Progressive Party Posted on Facebook about holding an election for members of the Senate (Senators) saying that in less than 1 month, the current set of Senators will expire their term. and will enter the official selection process for a new set of senators But from today, all criteria and rules related to the said process It has not been released to the public yet. Although representatives of the Election Commission (EC) had explained that the remaining regulations and announcements should be finished Can be published before Songkran. There are 2 very important versions: 1. Announcement regarding the qualifications of 20 occupational groups. 2. Regulations regarding the introduction of applicants – such as applicants introducing themselves. How can I campaign? Can a candidate announce their position or guidelines for performing their duties, such as their position on amending the constitution? The general public can introduce themselves. How can you campaign for the candidate you support? The more such rules came out late. And how many limitations are created? The more there is risk There are more practical problems than before. May affect accuracy And it is fair to the entire process. A spokesperson for the Kaoklai Party also said that he is concerned if the process for selecting senators has problems and leads to many complaints, causing the Election Commission to not be ready to confirm that the selection is correct and honest. And fairly, the ECT has the opportunity to not yet announce the results of the selection of a new set of senators according to the rules regarding the selection of senators, Article 154, which will allow the current set of 250 senators to continue acting indefinitely. Even though there is no power according to the transitional provisions. But they will have powers equivalent to the new set of senators that are being selected, such as the power to veto constitutional amendments. Power to recognize Constitutional Court judges Person holding a position in an independent organization