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who wish to take part in local affairs have to join the

election campaign hastily. If this Bill is not passed, how

can we explain things to them. If they then decide to

withdraw from the election, then there will be candidates

who

in some districts so will be elected ipso facto, or in

Λ

an

some districts there will be new candidates or

insufficient number of candidates. And perhaps after 10

March, we will have to spend money, time and effort to

have a by-election.

Council therefore

presented with a fate accompli so that they will be forced

fait

So .is this

to pass the Bill?

Sir, with these words, I am against the motion.

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