Party to select candidates based on local leaders' opinions
1-Click Audio Report (Universal Voice)

The party high command has decided to select candidates for the upcoming election based on the opinions of grassroots leaders and activists to ensure victory and reduce internal conflicts.
- Candidates will be finalized based on local leaders' opinions rather than being imposed from the center.
- This new strategy aims to resolve internal conflicts and grouping within the party.
- Field-level surveys are being conducted to identify popular and honest candidates.
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Political parties are bringing major changes to candidate selection ahead of the upcoming national election. Instead of imposing candidates from the center, the decision has been made to finalize nominations based directly on the opinions of local leaders and activists. Party policymakers stated that winning elections is difficult without grassroots support, leading to this new decision.
In the past, announcing candidates from the center without consulting local leaders often led to internal conflicts. Sometimes rebel candidates emerged, resulting in the defeat of the party's main nominee. To avoid this issue, instructions have been given to prepare a shortlist of three candidates from each constituency and send it to the central office.
Field-level workers have welcomed this decision, stating it is the best opportunity to evaluate those who have worked for the party for a long time. Meanwhile, central leaders mentioned that in addition to local opinions, multiple secret surveys are being conducted at the field level to verify the popularity and honesty of the candidates.
Political analysts believe this process will create opportunities for qualified and honest leadership to emerge. However, strict vigilance must be maintained to prevent any influence or nepotism at the local level. It is reported that the process of finalizing the candidate list will begin within the next few weeks.
“The decision to select candidates based on grassroots opinion is a positive step for political parties. It will strengthen internal democracy and boost party workers' morale. However, ensuring that this process remains transparent and free from local influence will be the key challenge.”
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