Wilayi Independents
Wilayi Independents fraction | |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Islamic Consultative Assembly |
| Legislature(s) | 10th |
| Foundation | 20 July 2016[1] |
| Leader | Ali Larijani |
| President | Kazem Jalali (2016–19) Gholam Ali Jafarzadeh (2019–20) |
The Wilayi Independents (Persian: مستقلین ولایی) is a parliamentary group in the 10th legislature of the Islamic Republic of Iran, unofficially led by Ali Larijani.[2] The faction was chaired by Kazem Jalali,[3] who was succeeded by Gholam Ali Jafarzadeh.[4]
Though a minority with estimated 80 members,[1][5][6] the group is believed to have an advantage in the parliament by shaping a minority influence situation.[2]
Composition[edit]
In the beginning, the reformists whose list elected 125 candidates to the parliament, expected the moderate independents to join them on a majority faction with about 169 members.[7] However, after the parliament was opened many of them broke away and created a new faction in the parliament along with some conservative rivals and independents to "pursue a moderate agenda".[6] Members of the parliament who were elected by List of Hope backing, and joined the group instead of Hope fraction, were accused of "opportunism".[1]
See also[edit]
- Followers of Wilayat fraction (2012–2016), its spiritual predecessor in the previous term
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "New Majlis Faction Imprudent, Unethical", Financial Tribune, 2 August 2016, retrieved 25 December 2019
- ^ a b "Has the Honeymoon between Reformists and Moderate Principlists Come to an End?", Iranian Diplomacy, 28 May 2017, retrieved 29 December 2019
- ^ Rohollah Faghihi (4 November 2016), "Iran's parliament shows its true colors", Al-Monitor, retrieved 25 May 2017
- ^ "US meddling among reasons of internet blackout in Iran: MP", Mehr News Agency, 24 November 2019, retrieved 25 December 2019
- ^ Caitlin Shayda Pendleton (31 May 2016), Iran 2016 Elections Tracker: Parliament and the Assembly of Experts, AEI Critical Threats Project, retrieved 3 March 2017
- ^ a b "Majlis Splinter Group Will Erode Public Trust", Financial Tribune, 31 July 2016, retrieved 25 December 2019
- ^ "Pro-Gov't Forces Seek 169-Strong Parliamentary Faction", Financial Tribune, 2 May 2016, retrieved 25 December 2019
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