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	Chalerm said the government did not have to consult the EC on the election holding &nbsp;and should leave it to the EC to handle it.</div>
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	&ldquo;If the EC refuses to hold the new election, the EC members will violate the laws and will face jail term,&rdquo; Chalerm said.</div>
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Chalerm warns EC to organise election or face jail term

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