Candidate Profile and Public Reaction
Profile of Registrants: A significant portion of the registrants, over 70%, had previously served in the parliament. This trend led to criticism from various quarters, including Saeed Hajjarian, who described the registration process as a “funny ceremony” and criticized the lack of substantial programs presented by the candidates.
Criticism from Media: Media outlets like Khabaronline and ISNA reported on the perceived shortcomings of many candidates, highlighting that numerous parliamentarians who had not been prominent or active in recent years had registered. This situation raised concerns about the suitability and seriousness of many candidates.