Tehran, YJC. Ayatollah Gheravian says that two clerical associations will consider popularity in their endorsement of a candidate from the Development Coalition.
In
interview with Zendegi, Ayatollah Mohsen Gheravian provided comments on the
position adopted by the two clerical bodies of the Combatant Clergy Association
and Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom. "The two bodies will consider the public
favor of the candidates,” he said, adding that the Supreme Leader’s guidelines
will be the framework in supporting a special candidate.
He
added that the two bodies will also consider various public opinion polls
carried out.
The
Ayatollah believed that the fact that all three members of the coalition were
qualified by the Guardian Council indicates their legitimacy in adopting the
highest administrative position of the country and added "To maintain their distinction,
the two clerical bodies will consider the chances of the candidates to attract
vote.”