HIBAPRESS – A. Muhyawi
With the approach of election dates, a number of rural and semi-urban areas in various regions of the Kingdom, including the Fes-Meknes region and its communities, are witnessing a noticeable increase in the presence of elected officials and political actors at funeral ceremonies, a phenomenon that has sparked debate among local affairs observers.
It is noted, according to consistent statements, that a number of elected officials representing different political parties are keen to be present at such social events, where they offer condolences to families, each according to their style and field presence, in a scene that is repeated noticeably during this period. Some observers believe that this presence falls within the framework of direct communication with the residents and strengthening social closeness, considering that such occasions constitute a space for meeting and exchanging condolences and human solidarity. In contrast, others consider that the increase in this presence with the approach of the elections raises questions about the use of social spaces in contexts with political dimensions, especially in areas that are experiencing significant electoral competition. Those interested in local affairs emphasize that the distinction between the social dimension and the political dimension remains a relative matter, related to the context of each case individually, and how elected officials interact with these occasions, and the extent of their respect for their privacy. This phenomenon, as a whole, reflects the nature of the relationship between the political actor and the social environment, in light of the dynamics that the local scene is experiencing with the approach of the elections, and the field movements accompanying it by various actors.
