02-08-2008, 12:47 PM
<b>Iran nixes candidacy of Ayatollah Khomeini's grandson</b><!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->"It is a sign that the government, supported by lavish oil revenue, does not need anybody, except an obedient parliament," Laylaz said. "They not only barred Khomeini's close allies but also his grandson."
<b>Eshraghi, 39, said the hardline constitutional watchdog Guardian Council had even asked his neighbors whether he fasted and prayed.</b>
"I do not agree with activities of barring candidates, but neither do I protest it and I will not plead with them to change their decision," Eshraghi told The Associated Press.
<b>"They sent a message asking me to write a single sentence appealing the decision. I said if you think you are wrong, change your decision by yourselves."</b>
Khomeini's family has stayed out of politics since his death, and his grandson said he would not publicly protest in order to protect his family's name.
Eshraghi, who works for the Tehran municipality, describes himself as an independent.<b> He said the family felt his banning was an insult.</b>
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Next revolution is coming.
<b>Eshraghi, 39, said the hardline constitutional watchdog Guardian Council had even asked his neighbors whether he fasted and prayed.</b>
"I do not agree with activities of barring candidates, but neither do I protest it and I will not plead with them to change their decision," Eshraghi told The Associated Press.
<b>"They sent a message asking me to write a single sentence appealing the decision. I said if you think you are wrong, change your decision by yourselves."</b>
Khomeini's family has stayed out of politics since his death, and his grandson said he would not publicly protest in order to protect his family's name.
Eshraghi, who works for the Tehran municipality, describes himself as an independent.<b> He said the family felt his banning was an insult.</b>
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Next revolution is coming.