Election Time In Iran May Be Extended, Headquarters Says
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 1. The parliamentary
and Assembly of Experts election in Iran may be extended, the
country's Election Headquarters said, Trend reports.
According to the headquarters, the time of 12th parliamentary
election and the 6th Assembly of Experts election is set until
18:00 (GMT +3:30), but if necessary, this period may be
extended.
To note, Iran is conducting its 12th parliamentary election and
the 6th Assembly of Experts election.
The election has commenced at 08:00 and is being held in 1,218
constituencies and approximately 59,000 polling stations in 31
provinces.
About 61.2 million (61,172,298) people are eligible to vote in
the election.
About, 15,200 people will compete for 290 seats in the Iranian
parliament. The current speaker of the Iranian Parliament is
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
The Assembly of Experts, responsible for supervising the Supreme
Leader of Iran's appointment, dismissal, and overall conduct, has
144 candidates battling for 88 available seats. The current
chairman of the Assembly is Ahmad Jannati.
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