The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) has warned the main opposition Candlelight Party (CP) will face problems after its founder, former opposition leader Sam Rainsy has announced his return to the country if the CP wins a landslide victory in the upcoming Commune Election. The CPP’s reaction came on Sunday as Rainsy, who currently lives in exile in France, has recently announced his return to the country after June 5 Commune Election.

Former opposition leader Sam Rainsy. Khmer Times

He predicted that the CP would defeat the CPP in a sub-national election. CPP spokesman Sok Eysan said Sunday that Rainsy’s announced return to the country after the commune election showed he has had an “indisputable connection” with the CP.

 

“The life of the Candlelight Party depends on how much illegal rebel convict (Rainsy) is involved, which is prohibited by the law,” he said, noting that Rainsy’s announced return was just a “political campaign” for the CP ahead of the election. Rainsy claimed that if the CP sweeps the majority of the commune council seats, a favorable political situation in the country will pave the way for his return.

 

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Jeez, I wonder who the CPP could be linked to... you know, like in the 70's?