KDP set to hold massive rally in Erbil as election campaign concludes
This rally, occurring just days before the election, is expected to set the tone for the final stretch of the KDP's campaign and may have a significant impact on voter turnout and decision-making in the upcoming Kurdistan Parliament elections.
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), represented by List 190, is preparing to host its largest campaign rally this evening, on Tuesday, at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil.
This event marks the culmination of the party's electoral campaign for the sixth Kurdistan Parliament elections.
According to Kurdistan24's on-site observations, extensive preparations are underway to accommodate tens of thousands of supporters and voters within the stadium.
The organizers are meticulously arranging seating areas and decorating the venue for what is expected to be the largest campaign gathering among all political lists and alliances participating in this election cycle.
This grand finale comes as the official campaign period, which has been ongoing for 20 days, is set to conclude at midnight on Tuesday, as mandated by the Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq (IHEC).
The Kurdistan Democratic Party, founded in 1946, is one of the oldest and most influential political parties in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Led by President Masoud Barzani, the KDP has played a pivotal role in Kurdish politics and the struggle for Kurdish rights throughout its history.
The Franso Hariri Stadium, named after the assassinated KDP politician Franso Hariri, is the largest sports venue in Erbil, with a capacity of around 40,000. Its use for this political rally underscores the scale and significance of the event in the KDP's campaign strategy.
This election is particularly crucial as it comes after a period of political challenges in the Kurdistan Region, including disputes with the federal government in Baghdad over budget allocations and oil revenues.
The KDP, as one of the main governing parties, is campaigning on a platform of protecting Kurdish rights within Iraq and furthering the region's economic development.
The party's decision to hold such a large-scale event on the final day of campaigning is likely aimed at mobilizing its base and swaying undecided voters. It also demonstrates the KDP's organizational capacity and popular support in Erbil, traditionally one of its strongholds.
As the campaign period closes, all political entities will be required to cease their promotional activities. The special voting for security forces is scheduled for Oct. 18, with the general election to follow on Oct.
This rally, occurring just days before the election, is expected to set the tone for the final stretch of the KDP's campaign and may have a significant impact on voter turnout and decision-making in the upcoming Kurdistan Parliament elections.