By IANS/RIA Novosti,
Moscow : Russian Prime Minister has urged members of the ruling United Russia party to obtain maximum results at the Dec 4 parliamentary elections.
Putin said what was now going on in Europe and US, and the economic situation there, resulted from the lack of consensus in their societies, when political leaders cannot join forces and work together.
“I hope this situation will not occur in our country. That’s why there’s a necessity to obtain maximum results at these elections,” Putin told party members Thursday.
The prime minister outlined the core principles that the party must follow in the new parliament — social-oriented decisions, shrewd budget policy and broad public discussions on key bills.
Putin also called on the opposition to “behave calmly” and not create obstacles for the ruling party in governance.
United Russia’s ratings have slumped in recent months. A public poll this month showed that 40 percent of respondents planned to vote for United Russia — down from over 60 percent last month.
United Russia will Nov 27 nominate Putin as its candidate for president, a party official said.