With the announcement of some reformists that they will not be active in the next election, a large number of people may not participate, especially youth, students, and intellectuals. The Supreme Leader’s allies are worried that in this situation the supporters of President Ahmadinejad might win the majority of the Parliamentary seats…
The Supreme Leader’s camp need to sway Khatami into supporting participation in March or, at least, refraining from any statement telling his supporters to stay home.
