Lertsak Explains Prior Leave on Heated Parliament Day
Lertsak clarifies his prior leave for Parliament on September 3, denying political games and stating he was unaware of the southern insurgency agenda.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- Lertsak confirmed he submitted his parliamentary leave in advance for September 3.
- He firmly denied playing any political games regarding his absence.
- He stated he was unaware in advance about the inserted southern insurgency agenda.
Mr. Lertsak has stepped forward to clarify his leave of absence from the House of Representatives meeting on September 3, a day marked by intense debates and significant public attention. He insisted that his schedule and leave request were arranged well in advance, without any prior knowledge that a special agenda item would be inserted on that specific day.
The heated atmosphere in parliament arose because the session involved deliberating the southern insurgency issue alongside the Election Commission (EC) report on the same day. This convergence made the legislative session particularly crucial, drawing scrutiny over the attendance and presence of key members during the debates.
Parliamentary absences by politicians often attract public scrutiny, particularly on days dealing with critical national security issues or reports from independent bodies. Prompt clarifications regarding scheduling conflicts help maintain transparency and address public accountability in legislative duties.
Mr. Lertsak further noted that had he known beforehand about the combined scheduling of the southern insurgency discussion and the EC report review, he would have rescheduled his commitments to return and fulfill his duties as presiding officer in the chamber.
"I confirm that everything was planned in advance and it is not a political game at all. If I knew beforehand that the meeting would be prolonged, I am always ready to fully perform my duties," Mr. Lertsak stated.
Source: Matichon Politics
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