TEHRAN The Iranian Parliament deputy from Meybod and Taft, Yazd Province, Serajoddin Vahidi Mehr-Jardi criticized the former economic and political policies carried out in Iran, describing the policies as the main cause of the fall of income per capita and the declining economic growth trend in the country.
Addressing the Majlis, Vahidi Mehr-Jardi added that the widening social gap between various strata in the Iranian society has been another consequence of the wrong policies of the past.
"All the policies have been carried out while mottoes about Islam and justice have been voiced by officials," he said.
Touching on cultural and social shortcomings, he warned about the sharp increase of juvenile delinquency in the society.
He also called the phenomenon of the brain drain a catastrophe for the country, adding that regretfully, Iran's contribution to scientific advancement in the world stands at 0.5 percent.
He quoted the Judiciary chief as saying that the Judiciary body is in a shambles, adding that, there is no problem with the laws, but the problem is with those officials who are not committed to Islam and regulations.
He expressed hope that the Judiciary chief would accelerate the implementation of judicial reforms to prevent the imprisonment of intellectuals and Muslim journalists.