Baghdad-INA
The National Contract Bloc and the Sumerian Movement on Friday announced their withdrawal from the Reconstruction and Development Bloc.
In a joint statement with the Sumerian Movement and MPS, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the blocs extended congratulations to the new Iraqi government and to the Prime Minister on the Council of Representatives’ vote of confidence in the cabinet, wishing them success in carrying out their national duties and serving Iraq and its people, and in achieving security, stability, reform, social justice, and comprehensive development.
They affirmed support for any sincere national effort that contributes to state-building, strengthening institutions, and reinforcing state authority, stressing that Iraq’s interest takes precedence over all considerations, and that the current phase requires cooperation and genuine partnership away from narrow interests and personal calculations.
The statement added that they officially announce their withdrawal from the Reconstruction and Development parliamentary bloc, citing what they described as a clear bypassing of political and organizational agreements during Thursday’s parliamentary session, along with breaches of commitments and understandings, and the adoption of exclusionary practices against several representatives, which they said are inconsistent with democratic principles and the spirit of national partnership.
They said they had followed with deep regret attempts to strip constitutional entitlements from those who won public confidence, and the handling of political matters with what they described as a logic of personal score-settling and prioritizing individual interests over the national interest, which contributed directly or indirectly to the state of disorder and tension witnessed in the parliament.
They added that, in light of these developments, they have decided to formally withdraw from the bloc and work with a group of national lawmakers who reject quotas and political bargaining at the expense of citizens’ rights, aiming to establish a new national parliamentary alliance to be announced later, with a reformist project that reflects the aspirations of Iraqis, defends citizens’ rights and dignity, and supports a state of institutions and rule of law.
They concluded by reaffirming commitment to national principles and constants, and to the unity of the national stance and joint action in a way that serves Iraq’s higher interests and safeguards the will of its people.
