Baakline: Head of the Progressive Socialist Party and the Democratic Gathering parliamentary bloc, MP Taymour Jumblatt, urged for a 'rational dialogue' concerning proposals amid efforts by some to reinstate partition projects in the region, which is currently facing significant challenges. Jumblatt emphasized the importance of involving young men and women in the upcoming municipal elections and stressed the necessity of implementing the required reforms.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Jumblatt expressed the need to establish a national body aimed at abolishing political sectarianism and forming a senate. He clarified that this demand is a national reform objective, not just a partisan request. His remarks were delivered during the inauguration of the Progressive Socialist Party's municipal development activities at a conference in Baakline. Notable attendees included Interior and Municipalities Minister's representative, Mount Lebanon Governor Mohammad Makkawi, several deputies, former Minister Ziad Baroud, and other regional figures.
Jumblatt reaffirmed the Progressive Socialist Party's commitment to engaging directly with the populace and supporting municipal councils. He called for the execution of administrative decentralization and enhancement of local council roles. Highlighting the potential for prosperity across Lebanon, he advocated for granting municipalities greater authority to manage local affairs and alleviate public burdens, as outlined in the Taif Agreement.
He concluded by emphasizing that municipal work should remain independent of electoral outcomes, asserting that elections are a democratic exercise and should not influence municipal operations.