– With the country drawing near legislative elections, to be held on the 29th of this month, Kuwaiti citizens express delight at the promising outcome, dubbing it a pivotal point in Kuwait’s parliamentary life.
Talking individually to the state-run news agency (KUNA), the citizens collectively agreed that for this election to achieve the desired reformation and development, it must go in accordance with recent cabinet decisions aiming for improvement and development.
The two legislative and executive authorities should work hand in hand in an optimal efficient way to achieve the aspirations of the Kuwaiti people, the citizens added.
They further highlighted the issues they wish to see addressed in the upcoming legislative term, including issues of housing, healthcare, and education as well as matters of progress, prosperity and development.
Abdullah Al-Hamar commented that recent measures taken by political leadership of Kuwait revitalized political life and ushered in positive tides.
Al-Hamar hoped that this new stage would steer Kuwait away from economic recession and into economic rejuvenation, via achieving new Kuwait 2035 vision and accomplishing sustained development goals.
He illustrated that the government and the elected officials are in a race against time to combat corruption saying it is “the only road towards achievement.” On his part, Ghazi Al-Otaibi underlined education as an issue concerning every citizen, calling it a pillar of development and awareness.
He added that responsibility of furthering education and ensuring its compatibility with the job market falls on both the government and the parliament.
Al-Otaibi touched on other issues to be addressed including housing crisis, unemployment and traffic congestion.
As for Nawaf Al-Fahad, he described the upcoming elections as a great opportunity and a test to outcomes of Kuwaiti public, especially as the government is cracking down on illegal activities of unauthorized primary elections, vote-buying and transfers in between constituencies.
He voiced hopes that a majority of elected persons would be youths as they are capable of facing challenges and contribute to laws that enable youths to assume senior positions, as that would revitalize the country.
Ahmad Al-Fadhli called for utilizing instruments of observation, review and accountability, calling them stepping-stones to success.
He also stated that this new phase requires shying away from harmful favoritism and pandering for it to be a phase of success and achievement.
On the role of women, Sarah Kamal commented that Kuwaiti women’s role is as important as men’s, adding that the voice of women is quite an influential factor.
Kamal hoped that a number of female candidates could gain access to Abdullah Al-Salem Hall, calling on Kuwaiti women and youth to have faith in their own roles.
As for Sheikha Abdulaziz, she added that collaboration, good intent and determination are vital in order to overcome hurdles and achieve aspirations of Kuwaiti people.
Abdulaziz urged voters to choose the right candidate and produce a parliament capable of shouldering responsibilities and facing challenges
Source: Kuwait News Agency