Iran Boasts 'Most Free Election Held Anywhere in the World'
by ASHISH SHARMA, Causecast Editor
There’s no doubt about it anymore. Iran’s electoral process is the most democratic in the world, according to President Ahmadinejad. Clearly a person with his credentials and track record would have to be believed, right? Ahmadinejad also conveniently blames ‘foreign powers’ for inciting unrest in Iran. He made it clear that there would be significant changes in the government.
From BBC NEWS:
Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has defended his June re-election as the world’s “most free” despite ongoing opposition claims that it was rigged.
In a televised address, Mr Ahmadinejad blamed foreign powers for trying to sabotage the vote.
He said “significant” changes would be made to his government, in the fields of employment, housing and culture.
Earlier, opposition leaders criticised the heavy security response to mass protests after the disputed election.
Runner-up Mir Hossein Mousavi’s website published what it said was a joint statement backed by fellow defeated candidate Mehdi Karoubi and former President Mohammad Khatami, calling for the release of people detained during the post-election protests.
More than 1,000 opposition supporters and prominent reformists were reportedly arrested in the aftermath of the election. Although many have since been released, it is possible hundreds remain in prison.
Mr Ahmadinejad called the vote “the most free election held anywhere in the world” and said Iran had entered a “new era”.
Call me crazy, but the last time I thought of a free country, I did not envision a brutal crackdown on protestors. And is it necessary to restrict the foreign media? However, let’s not be too harsh on Iran’s democratic President. He still has a second term to change and be a leader for the people. Either way, I have a feeling we’ll be hearing from him in the near future.
Photo by eyair, flickr
- Posted by Causecast
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