Funcinpec ‘ready’ to replace CNRP

Funcinpec president Prince Norodom Ranariddh says his party will meet on Monday to pick 60 out of 123 senior party members to take up parliamentary positions if the CNRP is dissolved. Speaking at Phnom Penh International Airport before leaving for a trip abroad, Prince Ranariddh said he would be happy to accept the seats if the CNRP were dissolved, but everything depended on the Supreme Court.

“I do nothing and they give me 41 seats, so I am happy to accept,” he said. “If on November 16 the Supreme Court decides to allow us to get seats from the CNRP we will take them.” The Monday meeting will be used to decide which party members will stand to replace CNRP lawmakers.

“We have 123 high-level officials but we have to select 60 members,” he said. “I will give a speech to my members telling them not to forget our origins. We are Khmers and we have to serve Khmers.” Prince Ranariddh said his party would be ready to do its duty, but not until it is called to action.

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