Tehran, YJC. Lawmaker says that there are no justifications to disqualify Hashemi from candidacy and that an attempt to such effect by the Guardian Council will not have favorable results.
The
Tehran Representative in the Majlis Ali Motahari said to parliamentary
reporters in answer to a question regarding the odds that Hashemi may be
recognized as unqualified for presidency "If that happens the very basis of the
Revolution and the system will be challenged.”
He
asserted that among the contemporary figures of the Islamic Revolution, Hashemi
has had the greatest role, a role greater even than that of the Leader.
"If Hashemi is disqualified the breakthrough
meant by the Leader will not come about,” he stated.
Asked
would Hashemi make any objection if disqualified, Motahari said "I rather think
not. I cannot speak in his behalf.”
Answering the question whether
the Supreme Leader could issue a state decree on the issue, he said "There is
the possibility. The Leader can issue a state decree on this matter.”