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Published on 2024-03-19 02:45:00
Yesterday at the Arena Ivandry, the atmosphere was electric during the coalition’s declaration regarding the deputy candidates.
The big room in Arena Ivandry was bursting at the seams yesterday during the formation of the Presidential Majority Coalition (CMP). It was even difficult to enter the room for latecomers. At exactly 5 p.m., the event began and access to the room was blocked. As the series of speeches began, Max Fontaine, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, made his entrance but had trouble making his way to his seat with the multitude of people in his way. Many personalities were unable to enter the room and even journalists had difficulty making their way to fulfill their missions. The selection criteria for candidates read by Marie Michelle Sahondrarimalala were greeted with a burst of applause from the crowd. Especially the one stipulating that the candidates must have participated in President Andry Rajoelina’s election campaign. At the end of the declaration, everyone held hands singing President Rajoelina’s anthem during the presidential election.
Several political personalities of the country were present at the event. Government members, such as Justin Tokely, Minister of the Interior, senators, as well as former senior officials like Camille Vital, Jean de Dieu Maharante and many Orange deputies were present. The presence of Mamy Ravatomanga accompanied by his wife was also noticed. Yesterday’s event sounds like a show of force by the Orange party. If they have remained silent on their strategies for the legislative elections for the past few weeks, they are finally answering the public’s questions. Once again, Christine Razanamahasoa, President of the National Assembly, is notable by her absence. This only fuels the controversy that she will no longer be the Orange party candidate for the Ambatofinandrahana district.
Translated by intelligent Assistant
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