The new law gives permanent residents within Hasanistan of those nations the right to vote in all national and local elections, as well as non-binding referenda. However, it excludes them from voting in constitutional and binding referendums as well as being candidates in elections due to those being exclusive rights of Hasanistani citizens. It is believed this law will help promote immigration to Hasanistan to increase its population. Residents will be able to vote in the upcoming November elections.
The law was opposed by deputy Natsuki Hegro of the Feudalist Party. A clash happened between him and the Prime Minister after he issued a statement during voting saying "Nothing personal, just that I'm of the opinion that people should have to minimally commit with citizenship before they can [sic] wote". Prime Minister and deputy Hasan Çakar replied to Hegro's comments by saying "I just want to condemn Mr. Hegro's anti-immigrant sentiments. Hasanistan is a diverse, multicultural society, and diversity and tolerance are our strength. There is no room for this Trump-style race-baiting in Hasanistan. Mr. Hegro should be ashamed of himself for promoting his racist ideas in our world-renowned legislature. Maybe he should return to his incel forums where such values are common".
There have also been concerns this new law has been specifically designed to bring increased support in the upcoming election for certain candidates and parties, especially the People's Unity Party. However, Prime Minister Çakar has dismissed such claims and claimed the real purpose of the law is "progressivism".
The full law may be read here.
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