ASSEMBLY OF DELEGATE COUNCIL ELECTIONS - NUMBER OF INDEPENDENTS IN IMPORTANT OFFICES INCREASES BY 12% Dar as-Salam: The recent ADC elections have seen a large increase in Independent delegates at all levels of government, hailing a significant change in the power dynamics within the Councils.
The Assembly Of Delegate Councils is the main executive body of the Badaran Government, elected by the population via a series of delegate elections, as determined by the Constitution of the Badaran RFSR. The Councils act as representatives of the people, instituting the legislation proposed by the Federation of Delegate Assemblies, and also checking the FDA and the Delegate Leader's power.
The significant increase in Independent candidates has sparked an interest in what the future holds; as the people of Badara move away from traditional party politics and towards a new, independent path.
For some politicians, such as Abdul Yasin, Chair Of The Delegate Council Of Constitutional Affairs, the rise in Independents in the Councils raises some concerns;
Independence from the party vanguard has the capacity to increase the risk of counter-revolutionary activity. The party has its means of selecting candidates that support the interests of communism, a independent politician could be anyone. Having the possibility of say, a secret imperialist sympathiser in the role of Chair Of The Delegate Council Of Internal or Foreign Affairs, could spell disaster.
However, others are far more supportive of the increase, even deeming it a victory for Socialism. Ruhul Shakir, Chair Of The Delegate Council Of Education And Culture, said of the elections;
The existence of a new, independent group of politicians, with no ties to party or ideology, may be the perfect defence against counter-revolutionary activity from within the party itself. Let us not forget how the Civil War was almost lost due to collaborators within the CPRU faction of the Delegate Council Of Defence. We cannot ignore the possibility of reformist and capitalist elements gaining power within the party. We must make sure the populous have the ability to defend themselves, if such a travesty should befall them. An independent link to the electorate may be just the defence we, as a socialist society, need.