‘Kuwait development hurt by govt, Assembly battle’

‘Kuwait development hurt by govt, Assembly battle’ ‘Respect Constitution’

KUWAIT CITY, July 1: Professor of Psychology at the Kuwait University Dr Oweid Al-Misha’an was recently quoted as saying political reforms in Kuwait cannot be realized unless people respect the Constitution and the laws and work in the interest of the nation by putting into practice the words of HH the Amir, reports Annahar daily.

He also talked about the divergent political, social and psychological issues in the Kuwaiti society and the necessity to apply the concept of separation of powers without any one of them interfering into the affairs of the others.

He also pointed the Kuwaiti community is oppressed and lost between the powers of the executive and legislative authorities because non-cooperation between these two authorities has negatively affected the development of the nation.

He added the National Assembly has the right to attack the government if no development is seen in the country.

Al-Misha’an is optimistic the two powers will in future cooperate with each other and work for the development of the nation instead of getting entangled in crises.

Political stability is the need of the hour for the country to continue its march to develop the society.
He also implored the need to adhere to national unity and reject anything that smells of sectarianism and tribalism because such issues will only help to widen the cracks in the society.

Holding street demonstrations does not suit the supposed characteristics of the civilized citizens of Kuwait, considering they enjoy a luxurious life that people in other countries can only dream of, reports Al-Seyassah daily quoting Kuwait Public Relations Society member Jamal Jassem Al-Nasrallah.
Al-Nasrallah pointed out Kuwait is among the nations with the highest individual incomes, while it enjoys international prestige due to its sound foreign political policies.
He said the Kuwaiti economy has weathered the international financial crisis because of its well-established economic pillars. He asserted everyone will admit that the ruling family and the Constitution of Kuwait play a crucial role in protecting the wellbeing of every Kuwaiti and maintaining national stability.
Expressing resentment over the deteriorating language that people use at the Erada Square and other areas, Al-Nasrallah clarified those who organize or participate in street protests do not represent the entire nation.
He asserted the kind of language used by some MPs, especially those who lash out at others to gain election mileage, clearly indicate they have no intention to bear their national responsibilities as they seem bent on instigating crisis.
On the proposed implementation of a multi-party political system, Al-Nasrallah the current social and political atmosphere is not conducive for taking this step because Kuwait’s social texture is based on tribal and religious affiliations.
He argued the success of a multi-party political system lies in the ability of each sector to coordinate their efforts in laying down an effective mechanism to rescue the country from the dungeons of sedition and community strife.
Al-Nasrallah also called on the legislative and executive authorities to resolve their differences in a calm manner. He warned some parties want to hamper Kuwait’s development efforts by destabilizing the country; hence, the need for its citizens to unite.


 

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