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Thai opposition concerned over possible post-election violence
www.chinaview.cn 2006-04-02 17:03:50

    BANGKOK, April 2 (Xinhua) -- The leader of Thai main opposition Democrat Party Abhisit Vejjajiva Sunday expressed concern over the possibility of post-election violence and further political intervention in the aftermath of Sunday's general election.

    The national poll -- called three years early amid a mass campaign against the rule of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra -- is being boycotted by the country's main opposition parties, including the Democrats.

    Abhisit told journalists Sunday afternoon that while he was worried about the current level of political tension, he still urged people to exercise their right to vote. The Democrat Party would issue a further statement after the election results were known.

    Abhisit said by fulfilling their constitutional duty to cast their ballots, voters could also assist by ensuring the election was conducted fairly.

    However, the Democrat leader expressed concern over the possibility of post-election political intervention and further election-related violence. Many people had become uncomfortable after several recent incidents, he said.

    Abhisit pointed to one incident on Thursday night where, along with party chief advisor and former prime minister Chuan Leekpai, he had been attacked while the party was holding a political rally in the northern capital of Chiang Mai, Thaksin's hometown.

    Touching on the prime minister's remarks that he would accept whatever outcome the election produced, Abhisit said he wanted to know the result of the ballot before commenting further. Enditem

Editor: Nie Peng
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