On 24 September, a statement from the Badr parliamentary bloc’s spokesman, carried by Al-Ghadeer TV (Badr Organization — official), categorically denied reports of defections and said the bloc remained united under the approach of Hadi al-Amiri, Badr Organization secretary-general. A follow-up post said differences of opinion on parliamentary matters were normal and did not amount to a split. The spokesman’s statement establishes the bloc’s denial, not the accuracy of the reports it disputes.
- Al-Ghadeer TVBadr Organization — official24 Sept, 14:40
“We categorically deny reports and leaks circulated by some media outlets and social-media pages alleging ‘splits’ within the Badr parliamentary bloc, and affirm that these reports are baseless... The Badr parliamentary bloc is cohesive across its members and MPs, united in its position, and committed to the principles and approach of the Badr Organization under Haji Hadi al-Amiri.”
ننفي نفياً قاطعاً ما تداولته بعض وسائل الإعلام وصفحات التواصل الاجتماعي من أخبار وتسريبات تزعم وجود «انشقاقات» داخل صفوف كتلة بدر النيابية، ونؤكد أن هذه الأنباء عارية عن الصحة ... إن كتلة بدر النيابية متماسكة بكافة أعضائها ونوابها، وموحّدة في موقفها، وتلتزم بثوابت ونهج منظمة بدر بقيادة الحاج هادي العامري
- Al-Ghadeer TVBadr Organization — official24 Sept, 14:43
“Differences of opinion on parliamentary matters are normal and do not reflect any split.”
اختلاف وجهات النظر حول الملفات النيابية أمر طبيعي ولا يعكس أي انقسام
named deputies’ public statements and any published bloc membership list; either could test the denial, and any of these moves this file.