With raising subsidies, we can eliminate poverty; Raessi

In his first televised campaign interview, "Seyed Ebrahim Raeessi", Presidential Candidate regarding his programs in addressing situation of poor and impoverished communities in society said: "I’ve experienced this kind of living condition in my own life. I think of myself as someone who himself was engaged in such situation. I feel like I’m aware and can realize the difficulties. During this one year as Head of Imam Reza (AS) Shrine Organization, I witnessed poverty-stricken communities which further highlighted the need to deal with the matter."

Announcing official statistics on unemployment and saying the rates hitting 12% while for graduate unemployed, the statistics is indicating a 41% rate, called the fact, roots of so many social damages, corruption and divorce. 

"Why does a state with abilities in having dialogue with the world and having achievements in various grounds shouldn’t be able to resolve the poverty issue. We are determined to change the social and economic situation in favor of the people" he emphasized. 

Emphasizing the importance of getting in touch with the people, Raeissi said: "During my tenure in various organs, I always tried to have direct daily contact with people." 

Raeissi also underlined: "In order to have a government safeguarding proper administrative practice,  we need to avoid aristocracy and become aware of the people’s need and pains. For eliminating corruption we need to take serious measures and steps. We shouldn’t let corruption to form in the first place. We should reform administrative structures in a way that corrupt-generating establishments can’t grow."

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