Fadlallah: We want the elections to take place in a quiet & stable situation

"The elections in the South are tantamount to a popular referendum, to send a message to the "Israeli" enemy and the US administration which states that three years on from the July War, with the sacrifices, pain and suffering [it caused], this region is still a safe haven for the Resistance and more," he said.

During a political lecture on Sunday in the southern village of Eita al-Shaab, Fadlallah said, "We have proposed a draft law to amend the constitution to give voting rights to those who are 18 years old. During the Thursday session, the real positions of the parliamentary blocs regarding this issue will be revealed."

"The calm Arab atmosphere has begun to reflect on the domestic arena. This is a good and positive thing because we want the elections to take place in a quiet, stable and safe manner," he said, adding that his bloc wanted the electoral competition to be free, honest and democratic.

"There are some parties who cannot attract supporters except by reverting to sectarian provocations, because they do not have a national program or clear political choices," he stated.