EC defends actions amid criticism over Thai MP Pita Limjaroenrat’s eligibility debacle

[webfact]

 

Engulfed in the turmoil stirred by criticism over the eligibility of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat, the Election Commission (EC) staunchly defends its actions. Critics, including Pita, have insinuated that he was not given the rightful opportunity to counter the allegations before the case saw its day in court.

 

The EC, in a strong-worded statement, clarified that the concerns in question revolve around Pita’s standing as a Member of Parliament (MP). They stated that belief and evidence both point towards a cessation of his MP status, due to certain specifics that warrant the annulment of such a position.

 

Further solidifying their stance, the EC accentuated that their actions strictly adhered to Section 82 of the constitution. This particular enactment empowers them to promptly present a case to the Constitutional Court. The provision applies to scenarios when the EC, bolstered by tangible evidence, is convinced that the MP status of an individual has been rendered invalid as a consequence of circumstances mentioned in the constitution.

 

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Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/politics/ec-defends-actions-amid-criticism-over-thai-mp-pitas-eligibility-debacle

 

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[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

They stated that belief and evidence both point towards a cessation of his MP status, due to certain specifics that warrant the annulment of such a position.

Evidence which was available prior to him running.

[bamnutsak]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

They stated that belief and evidence both point towards a cessation of his MP status

 

"Belief"?

 

 

I'd like to see a similar forensic examination of every other member of Parliament and the Senate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 17, 2023 by bamnutsak

[seajae]

evidence paid for by the opposition directly to the ec if they do as they are told, graft rules in Thailand

[klauskunkel]

What have the EC, Thai Police and Military have in common? They all lost their credibility through their own actions.

No amount of legal blathering, quoting of laws, provisions and paragraphs in a rigged game will earn you respectability and people hopefully will find a way to stop playing by the rules you have made up.

[Caldera]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

They stated that belief and evidence both point towards a cessation of his MP status, due to certain specifics that warrant the annulment of such a position.

Waffling about "belief" does very little if anything to convince people that they're doing their job with the diligence and integrity required. 

[newnative]

What a total crock!  Never read anything so lame.  They should be utterly ashamed of their actions.  

[sammieuk1]

Strongly worded statements are always made after payment hence the last minuet nonsense ????

[Burma Bill]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

The EC

Extermination Crew???