A new chapter of national success

With a massive turnout in the elections held to elect parliamentarians and municipal councillors, the Kingdom has marked a new chapter of national success. The Kingdom’s leadership, people and electoral officials were praised for the smooth conducting of elections.

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday received a cable of congratulations from His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa on the success of the parliamentary and municipal elections.

HRH the Premier hailed the success of the polls which, he said, reflected the dedication of the people of Bahrain to answer the call of duty towards bolstering the democratic process. Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa commended the High Committee to Oversee the Elections’ Integrity for facilitating the citizens’ accessibility to the polling stations throughout the Kingdom as well as the smooth election procedures and high standard of its organisation.

Interior Minister, Lieutenant-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa yesterday asserted that the parliamentary and municipal elections 2018 are one of the fruitful results of the comprehensive reform project of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

He said that the wise leadership of HM the King reinforces the political and national achievements. After casting his vote, the minister highlighted that the high presence of citizens at the polling stations reflects their sense of responsibility, national spirit and love to the nation.

The high number of candidates and voters that participated in the elections shows the enthusiasm of Bahrainis in exercising their constitutional rights, said Ghanim Al Buainain, Minister for Parliament and Shura Council Affairs.