WELL DONE, Parliament Speaker Ali Al-Rashid for directing the National Assembly towards the right path through the postponement of interpellations until the next term. This will definitely push the wheels of development forward. It will pave the way for the approval of projects and draft bills which serve the interests of citizens. It also marks the end of parliamentary dictatorship — the biggest obstacle to development efforts.

Kudos to the lawmakers for responding positively to this initiative; thereby, removing doubts from the minds of Kuwaitis who have been wondering whether they are witnessing a period of achievement or escalation due to the irresponsible acts of the toppled parliamentary majority which had transformed the legislature into a police station and bombarded ministers with a barrage of inquests to settle personal scores. The wise step taken by the Parliament Speaker was a relief to the entire nation, considering it can no longer tolerate the escalation of tension that led to the ouster and dissolution of the previous legislative authorities. People are now waiting for the achievements and development projects which have been suspended for 30 years.

The quick and genuine response of the lawmakers to the call of the Speaker is a clear indication that the people are no longer interested in any electoral show. The entire nation knows that most lawmakers are efficient and responsible. Therefore, the lawmakers must bear in mind that the Kuwaitis want to see the implementation of development projects and this is possible only through a strong coordination between the executive and legislative authorities.

The current Parliament should learn from the experience of its predecessor whose toppled majority had nothing in mind but to instigate chaos until it killed itself politically. In case the current lawmakers follow in the footsteps of the members of the toppled majority, they will harm not only themselves but also Kuwait. The people do not want this kind of legislature.

Al-Rashid is a competent judge with vast experience in the political field. He is wise enough to realize that the current phase should not be against the will of the nation and His Highness the Guardian who repeatedly asked the members of previous parliaments to cooperate with the government for the good of the country. Al-Rashid did not miss the chance to work with a national conscience so that Kuwait does not pay a high price in case the incumbent lawmakers refuse to act wisely and insist on toeing the same path the toppled majority had taken. He has realized how the nation breathed freely when this majority got out of the parliamentary scene and how the people have pinned hope on the present legislature whose members will definitely admit defeat in front of the group that violated the law once they deviate from the right path.

Yes, the grilling requests against some ministers are not biased or suspicious like those submitted by the previous lawmakers. These requests have strong points and the lawmakers have the right to evaluate the performance of Cabinet members. However, these requests came with unreasonable propaganda, similar to that of the previous parliaments which hindered the development process. Moreover, these inquests are not in the interest of the public even if they lead to a no-confidence motion against the ministers.

This is exactly what the lawmakers should have understood from the very beginning, particularly since most of them claim to be against grilling and the suspension of legislative work. They must have realized that the nation and His Highness the Guardian — the father of all authorities — will hold the National Assembly liable for its misdeeds. Again, we congratulate Al-Rashid for a job well done. He has strengthened coordination between the lawmakers. In this manner, he cut short the celebration of the group which has violated the law. This group is disappointed and beaten because Al-Rashid has spoiled their chance of ‘victory’.

Furthermore, Al-Rashid has given a glimmer of hope to the Kuwaitis who can now trust the Parliament whose majority has agreed on postponing inquests until the next term. This is definitely a positive sign as it shows the legislature is willing to cooperate with the executive authority. The government is then expected to welcome the Parliament again because it has finally come to its senses.