Kuwait election campaigns focus on family issues

Report by Nasser Al-Khamri KUWAIT, May 24 (KUNA) -- Those eager to secure a seat at the National Assembly during the June sixth elections must highlight issues pertaining to family welfare during the campaigns, said experts on Wednesday.
Issues such as housing, education, and employment, the welfare of families in Kuwait are a key component that would ensure the success or failure of a campaign if not provided adequate attention during the election.
Speaking on the issue, professor of psychology at Kuwait University (KU) Dr. Saud Al-Ghanim said that family matters were sort of a bridge that would enable candidates to possibly win a seat in parliament.
The issue is not individualistic by nature, it is a matter that concerns every household in Kuwait, affirmed Dr. Al-Ghanim.
However, Dr. Al-Ghanim warned that some candidates might hijack this important matter for political gains, saying that voters must choose wisely those who would bring benefits to all families in Kuwait.
In a similar fashion, professor of social science at the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) Dr. Ghannam Al-Ghannam affirmed that the welfare of families was an issue of great importance.
Most candidates focus on social justice issues including providing more social security to all families in Kuwait, he affirmed, saying that in order to elevate the financial stability of families in Kuwait, salary increases must be on top of the priorities for candidates vying for a seat at the parliament's Abdullah Al-Salem Hall.
Safeguarding the family structure against hardships such as divorce and boosting education material that propagates and calls for family rights are also important matters that should be on the mind of any candidate.
He also warned candidates not to exploit the matter for their own gains, saying that such a political step would backfire against any parliamentary hopeful. (end) nma.gta