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Election delay fine if road map intact: Abhisit

Election delay fine if road map intact: Abhisit

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said Thursday that he was not worried about the next general election being delayed until next year, as long as the political “road map” remained intact.

He said the next national vote would be held in 2018 if the timeframe allowed for the drafting of its organic laws – 240 days – and the preparations for the voting – 150 days – were fully utilised.
The count for the timeframes start after the new constitution is promulgated, which is expected early next month. The draft charter was submitted for royal endorsement in early November and His Majesty the King has 90 days to decide whether to endorse it.
The Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) is drafting the four organic laws required under the new constitution for holding the next election – ones on political parties, the Election Commission, the election of MPs, and the appointment of senators.
The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will have 60 days to complete deliberations on those draft laws.
“Don’t be overly worried. You should get worried when they say the road map is no longer valid. I understand that the prime minister remains firm on the current road map,” Abhisit said.

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