Mawlawi 'ready' for municipal polls, urges govt. to secure funds
Caretaker Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi announced Monday that municipal elections will take place on time.
"We are ready to hold the municipal elections, and we will issue the necessary circulars," Mawlawi said, adding that he is forced by law to hold the elections and that he is convinced that these elections must be held on time.
"We urge everyone not to obstruct these elections," Mawlawi added.
The minister called on the government to secure the necessary funds and complete the administrative preparations.
He said that the elections will cost much less than the electricity and the subsidization's expanses, adding that he sees "no reason" for cancelling the municipal polls.
The municipal elections will start on May 7 in the North, on May 14 in Mount Lebanon, on May 21 in Beirut and in Bekaa, and on May 28 in the South, Mawlawi said.
Source: Naharnet
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