Massive popular rallies in support of presidential elections

In support of the presidential elections and to affirm the importance of participating in the presidential elections, civil activities and national gatherings are being held in Syrian governorates. The participants in these activities affirmed that their participation is a national duty for preserving Syria’s force, unity and sovereignty, and fortifying it in the face of the forces of terrorism.

In Homs, thousands of students from Al-Baath University gathered in the university square in support of the presidential elections, during which a number of students presented poems and patriotic songs.

Dr. Fadia Deeb, a member of the People’s Assembly, said that participating in the elections is an important constitutional right and duty, and that the Syrians will say their word on the twenty-sixth of this May.

The participating students  expressed their desire to participate in the elections and express their free and independent decision, stressing that terrorism did not deter them from continuing the march of science and building.

Locals of Deir Baalba district held a national gathering to stress their determination to actively participate in the elections.

Feras Al-Salloum Al-Hadba, a member of the People’s Assembly, indicated that the elections are a  continuation of the army’s victories, and that the Syrians are the only ones who decide their future.

Sheikhs  of Syrian tribes indicated that the great Syrian victory should be strengthened by actively participating in the elections which preserve the  national unity and  guarantee the future of Syria. They confirmed the tribes ’participation in the elections to elect the Syrian leader who would lead them to safety.

Homs Chamber of Industry and Commerce organized their activities in front of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce headquarters in Naoura market in the city, in the presence of a crowd of economists in the governorate.

Iyad Darraq al-Sebaei, head of Homs Chamber of Commerce, called on all Syrians to participate in the elections and choose the right candidate to lead Syria.

In Daraa, Daraa branch of the Revolutionary Youth Union held a varied artistic party in the Cultural Center in the city of Daraa in support of the presidential elections.

The speeches delivered at the ceremony emphasized the importance of participating in the elections so that the Syrians would have the right to choose the most competent person to lead Syria. The participants  pointed out that all attempts to influence the decision of Syrian people to participate in elections have failed and that the wide participation in the elections abroad is the greatest proof of this.

In Lattakia, many displaced people from Idlib Governorate to Lattakia expressed their support for the holding of the presidential elections, expressing their hope for liberating all of Syrian territories, especially Idlib.

People’s Assembly member Wael Daly said in a statement to SANA correspondent that holding the presidential elections is an affirmation of the strength of the Syrian state, hoping that this year will be the year of victory and liberation of Idlib governorate from terrorism.

In turn, Fatima Khamis, a member of the People’s Assembly from Idlib governorate, said that the activities taking place in the squares are the greatest evidence of the loyalty of the Syrian people to their homeland and their army, and an affirmation of adherence to their independent decision.

In Tartous, the Tartous cycling team organized a cycling march from Tartous to Damascus, with the participation of about 27 professional amateur and active cyclists of all ages.

The march, which is being held under the supervision of the Syrian Cycling Federation, started from Tartous Governorate building and will meet with Damascus Countryside Cycling Club at the entrance of the city of Damascus.

In the same context, the National Student Union branch in Tartous set up a march this morning that toured a number of main streets in the governorate with the participation of cadres and students from Tartous University.

Inas Abdulkare