Elections in syria: Indirect parliamentary elections were held for the first time in Syria on Monday. The initial results of this historic referendum are now coming out, in which women and religious minority communities have got very little success. This referendum is considered to be the first step taken towards the democratic process without the ousting of Bashar al -Assad in the country last year.
A new struggle to restore power without Bashar al-Assad's rule
Bashar al -Assad, who has been in power for a long time last year, was undergoing political instability in Syria. The current government has introduced this referendum as an opportunity to restore stability and pursue the democratic system in the country. According to officials, this referendum is a symbol of an important transpiration in the political history of the country.
6,000 Delegates Select Candidates
The public did not vote directly in this election. Instead, approximately 6,000 delegates from regional constituencies selected from pre-approved lists of candidates. This process was established under the country's new political structure, which included representatives from local administrations, social organizations, and various professional groups.
119 MPs elected, President to decide on remaining seats
In the initial results released on Monday, the Referendum Commission said that 119 MPs have been selected so far. However, the information has not been made public. Two-thirds of the members of the total 210 seats will be selected by this process, while the remaining one-third of MPs will be scheduled by President Ahmed Al Shara.
Six Women, Ten Minority Representatives in Parliament
The elected MPs include six women, marking a small but important transilience in Syria's traditionally male-dominated political structure. Apart from this, 10 seats have gone to religious and ethnic minorities, which include Kurds, Christians, and representatives of two Alawite communities. It is noteworthy that former President Bashar al-Assad moreover comes from the Alawite sect.
Questions raised well-nigh limited participation
Analysts say the initial results indicate that Syria will still have to go a long way in terms of political diversity and representation. The low ubiety of women and minorities has questioned the transparency and equality of the election. Some opposition groups have so-called that the list of candidates was once fixed, which reduced the chances of real competition.
A Slow but Necessary Start Towards Democracy
However, despite criticisms, this referendum is stuff seen as a new whence for Syria. Many observers believe that the country is gradually moving towards democracy without prolonged struggle and political instability. The international polity has moreover described this process as a positive step towards peace and stability but has moreover clarified that real success will be considered only when ordinary citizens are moreover included in the visualization process.
