Leader calls elections a great national test
Tehran Times Political Desk

TEHRAN – Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday said the March 14 legislative election is “a great national test” to show the “power and dignity of the Iranian nation and Islamic system”.

Addressing a large number of people from various parts of the country, Ayatollah Khamenei said, “By voting for the most efficient and devout nominees who believe in social justice, defend Iran’s national interests and have a clear stance towards the enemies, the determined Iranian nation will elect a powerful Majlis, loyal to Islamic principles.”

The Supreme Leader criticized “the enemies of Islam and the Islamic Republic” for trying to discourage Iranians form voting.

Since they have realized that Iran is a leading power in the Islamic world, they appose whatever contributes to Iran’s progress, he opined.

A high turnout in Friday vote will once again disappoint the hegemonic powers, especially the United States, the Supreme Leader observed.

He dismissed the UN Security Council resolutions against Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities as a pretext to discourage people from voting.

“Those who claim democracy are blatantly opposing democracy and elections in Iran because they know Islamic democracy will provide the ground for the Iranian nation’s progress

“But the vigilant and brave Iranians will participate in the election more enthusiastic than ever and will foil the bullying powers’ plots to weaken the Islamic system and increase pressure on Iran,” Ayatollah Khamenei insisted.

The Supreme Leader also described as “political propaganda” some rumors by enemies that Iran does not hold free elections.

“I confidently assert that previous elections were sound and Friday’s vote will be the same.”

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