‘Solutions available’ to give parties enough pre-poll preparation time: Meechai
Chief charter-drafter Meechai Ruchupan said on Tuesday that the junta ban on political gatherings would not have much impact on political activities in regard to the coming election, as “solutions were available”.
He said the new political party law allowed the Election Commission to extend the statutory preparation period by a further 180 days by issuing an announcement to that effect in the event of an emergency.
Another option is for the EC to shorten the period of time for political campaigning ahead of a national poll.
“I don’t believe that they [political parties] would have much trouble [getting things organised in time]. They might just feel worried, that’s it,” Meechai added.
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