CNRP rally in capital after Kg Cham campaign

The Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) gathered along with thousands of its supporters Friday afternoon at Democratic Park in Phnom Penh to drum up support for the party ahead of this Sunday’s general election.

PHNOM PENH (The Cambodia Herald) -- The Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) gathered along with thousands of its supporters Friday afternoon at Democratic Park in Phnom Penh to drum up support for the party ahead of this Sunday’s general election.

In the morning, the CNRP led by newly-returned Sam Rainsy and Kem Sokha, campaigned in Kampong Cham, the most populous province holding the highest number of seats (18 seats), drawing tens of thousands of supporters.

CNRP used 120 cars and 1,000 motorcycles in the last day of their campaign to parade in Phnom Penh’s main streets, according to the letter sent to National Election Committee (NEC).

The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) also showed its muscle by gathering around 40,000 supporters in this morning’s campaign where Chea Sim, CPP president, also took part along with other senior officials.

9.6 million citizens are eligible to vote on July 28 with eight registered political parties, however, only the CNRP and the CPP are seen as the main challengers.

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