Cairo: The chief of Muslim Brotherhood’s political wing has rejected the impression that the new parliament would make harsh Islamic laws.
In an interview to Gulf News, Muhammad Mursi, the chief of Freedom and Justice Party, the political wing of Brotherhood, said elections in Egypt would be the first step towards democracy and the victors would have heavy responsibilities. He said if his party came to power, it would not suppress the opposition but it would share responsibilities.
He said Egyptians would not be divided among Muslims or Christians politically or socially. He said there would be no discrimination in the new constitution. But he said Islamic laws would be fundamental in the new constitution while due respect would be given to other religions.
According to unofficial results, Brotherhood has won 50 percent of votes in the first phase of polls.
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