Ali Bashir al-Najafi told reporters, including “Shafaq News” reporter after casting his ballot and his father ballot in Najaf province, that respondin to the abuses made by some to the religious authority (Marjiyaa) in Najaf is through wide participation in the election.
Najafi called what he called as" the supporters of Marjiyaa “to respond to such abuses.
Marjaa al-Najafi has banned through a recorded “video " when he was with his supporters in his office in Najaf electing the current prime minister , Nuri al-Maliki and his list ,State of law coalition
This "video" has provoked widespread controversy within the Shiite people -compliant with orders of Marjiyaa , which led supporters of al -Maliki to belittle al- Najafi , and commit to the advisory opinion of the other Marjaa’s that stand at the same distance from all blocs .
Shiite media against Maliki circulated a statement by the Office of the religious Marjaa, Ali al-Sistani that rejects any disregard against al-Najafi , considering his opinion as respected and represents Marjiyaa.