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Former Prime Minister and Democrat Party leader cites a lack of public trust in the Election Commission
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Abhisit turns the budget debate into a full-scale attack on the Election Commission, demanding the Senate collusion case go to the Supreme Court and calls for a 10% funding cut as the September 14 ruling looms.
Key facts
- Abhisit turns the budget debate into a full-scale attack on the Election Commission, demanding the Senate collusion case go to the Supreme Court and calls for a 10% funding cut as the September 14 ruling looms.
- Abhisit seeks 10% budget cut as public confidence in Election Commission continues to deteriorate
- He also called for a 10% cut to funding for independent agencies, citing collapsing public trust, disputed EC criteria and a damaging standoff with the DSI
- Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has launched a major parliamentary attack on the Election Commission, demanding that the sprawling 2024 Senate collusion case be sent to the Supreme Court
- Four Election Commissioners face conflict questions as September 14 Senate case decision approaches
- Their role has thrown fresh scrutiny on the embattled Election Commission ahead of its crucial September 14 decision.
Summary
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has launched a major parliamentary attack on the Election Commission, demanding that the sprawling 2024 Senate collusion case be sent to the Supreme Court. He also called for a 10% cut to funding for independent agencies, citing collapsing public trust, disputed EC criteria and a damaging standoff with the DSI.
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva launched a sustained attack on the Election Commission on Thursday. He accused the body of facing a severe crisis of public trust. Crucially, he demanded that it refer the Senate collusion case to the Supreme Court.