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Government warned not to attempt to gain majority control in parliament

Government warned not to attempt to gain majority control in parliament

15 Sept 13:47 Key points summarised by AI
  • People’s Party MP Parit Wacharasindhu issued a strong warning to the Bhumjaithai Party against expanding its coalition to secure a parliamentary majority, citing a breach of their prior agreement.
  • The warning follows reports of MPs from other parties seeking to join Bhumjaithai, which would violate the terms under which the People's Party supported Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister.
  • The agreement stipulated that the new government must dissolve the House in four months, refrain from seeking majority control, and hold referenda on a new charter.
  • The People’s Party, holding substantial parliamentary votes, threatened a censure debate to oust the government if Bhumjaithai attempts to renege on the written agreement, also raising concerns about the new justice minister's potential interference in a land scandal.
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