Parliamentary elections were held in Kuwait the day before yesterday, Thursday, with participation from voters in various regions of the country. The elections aimed to choose new members to represent the citizens in the Kuwaiti National Assembly, which is the legislative body in Kuwait.
The election results showed significant changes in the distribution of seats, with a decline in the opposition’s representation, which had previously held an absolute majority in the previous parliament.
The opposition lost five seats but still holds a majority in the parliament, indicating its continued influence in the Kuwaiti political scene.
One important observation in the elections is the strengthening of the representation of the Shias, as they saw an increase in the number of their representatives in the parliament, rising from 7 seats in the previous term to 8 seats. The Islamists maintained their 17 seats, despite losing some organized political factions.
It is also noteworthy that the women who ran in these elections only obtained a limited number of seats. However, this is a positive step towards enhancing their participation in political life.
This shift in the distribution of seats is evidence of the development of democracy in Kuwait and the citizens’ desire to achieve change and fair representation in governance.
