Deputy Leader of Opposition, Parveen Bala has criticised the Coalition Government for it’s “poorly conceived plans to hold local government elections.”
He said in a statement, despite the fast-approaching timeline, there is no visible preparation in place for the local elections.
“This lack of action undermines the credibility of the proposed elections,” he said.
“Local government elections require logistical coordination, public education and clear guidelines for participation.”
He added local elections are about grassroots representation and not national political agendas.
“Allowing registered political parties or independents to contest local government elections, which have historically provided apolitical, and community focused representation is an assault on democracy.”
