Minister of Political and Parliamentary Affairs, Haditha Khraisheh, said 42% of Jordan’s political party members are youth, who constitute 1.8% of eligible voters, which is a “satisfactory” percentage, compared to other countries.
During a dialogue held at Yarmouk University Tuesday, entitled “Election Law and Electoral Participation,” as part of the activities of Youth Summer 2024, Khraisheh said the ministry is always “keen” to stimulate Jordan’s youth to engage in party life and enhance their participation in the electoral process.
The minister also called on the Kingdom’s youth to choose MPs in the House of Representatives, based on “realistic” programs that serve the public interest.
The minister reviewed history of Jordan’s political parties, which are not formed by a government decision, but rather a right guaranteed by the Constitution to citizens.
The minister stressed that elimination of “electoral black money ” is achieved by increasing the voting rate, indicating that Jordan, since its establi
shment, has been based on a “democratic” policy and steps to empower citizens to manage their public affairs, which is guaranteed by the Constitution for the legislative authority of Lower House of Representatives as its key arm.
Meanwhile, the university president, Dr. Islam Massad, stressed the importance of “effective” participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections, praising the students’ awareness on political participation to assume their developmental role in building and strengthening the Kingdom’s national process.
Concluding the dialogue, Khraisheh answered the students’ inquiries on the ministry’s steps to motivate students to participate in the 2024 elections.
Source: Jordan News Agency
