Internal Affairs

“Jurin” ordered 16 MPs to clarify their votes against the party’s resolution.

Government House, Aug. 23-"Jurin" ordered 16 MPs to clarify at the next meeting the cause of the vote for the Prime Minister against party resolutions, ready to set up an examination committee if members chant that the Democratic Party has dignity. never a spare party ready to serve as the opposition

Mr. Jurin Laksanawisit Acting Leader of the Democrat Party Addressing the case of 16 MPs from the Democratic Party voting for the prime minister against the party's resolution that he ordered to clarify at the next party meeting. And if there are members submitting a petition to check or investigate according to the party's regulations, it will proceed.

As for when the examination committee is set up, will it reach the point of expulsion from the party or not? But the party's regulations exist. But if a member submits, it will be processed.

“As for the case of Chuan Leekpai, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, who voted against He had asked for permission from the meeting to ask for a vote of no and no. At the meeting, no one objected. 16 MPs have not yet informed the reasons for voting I, as the Acting Leader of the Democratic Party, confirmed the original statement that Never assigned anyone to discuss the formation of the government at all,” Mr. Jurin said.

When asked if 16 MPs raise their hands to vote because they want to join the government or just want to vote for the Prime Minister. Mr. Jurin said he had to ask the people who voted. If the party sets up a committee to inspect or investigate, he must clarify with the committee. But one thing he would like to learn is that democrats have dignity. We were both government and opposition. It can do all the work, no problem. We are never spares and we have to be clear on this.

The results in this matter will create divisions and conflicts in choosing the leader of the party And will they work together or not? Mr. Jurin said he could not answer, but the party still had to stay. which viewed as the supreme party Besides that we have a duty to the people. do the best The party must exist because it is an organization.

When asked to reiterate whether the incident would make it more difficult to revive the Democrat Party, Mr. Jurin said it was a matter of the future. But in this situation We need to do what we think is good for the party. What he stood at this point was clear, as for the Kao Klai Party, he announced that he might not accept the leadership of the opposition and pass it on to the Democratic Party. Mr. Jurin said it had to be in accordance with the constitution. and regulations of the Council State clearly what qualifications the Leader of the Opposition must have. must be the leader of the political party with the most votes No member shall hold the position of President of the House of Representatives or Vice-President of the House of Representatives.

As for the opposition leader's position, will there be a chance to fall to the Democrat Party? Mr. Jurin said he could not answer. The Kao Klai Party is currently the party with the most MPs. when the other half finishes forming the government It means the other side is the opposition.-News agency

Source: Thai News Agency