Election Commission To Release Names Of 77 Sued In Senate Fraud Case
The Election Commission is suing 26 senators and 77 others over alleged senate election fraud, with the accused individuals' names to be released so they can prepare their court defense before the Supreme Court's Election Division.
Election Commission chair Nrong Kalanwarin on September 14 announced that the agency has voted to sue 26 senators and a group of 77 other individuals to the Supreme Court's Election Division in a senate election fraud case. He stressed that despite public criticism, the commission's only defense is strict adherence to law and procedure, coupled with transparency in explaining its reasoning and evidence to society.
Nrong said the Election Commission's work is clear and asked the public to use sound judgment in following its actions. He confirmed the agency has never acted outside the law or tried to evade legal requirements. Since taking office 1 year and 14 days ago, he said the commission has worked to develop the organization, with many new members including himself striving to restore public confidence—work still in progress.
Nrong acknowledged differing viewpoints about the commission's work and asked for public patience in assessing its long-term performance. Regarding the 77 accused individuals, he said their names will be released so they can prepare their case and enter the court process. He stressed that referring a case to court does not mean those 77 people are guilty; it means the matter now enters judicial review for the court to examine the facts and evidence.
On former Election Commission members who have publicly criticized or guided public opinion about the current agency, Nrong remarked that since they once worked in the same organization, they should judge fairly—acknowledging both right and wrong. He added, "Since they once lived in this house, why not preserve the house they came from?"
