In a move aimed at tightening oversight of aid distribution during Ramadan, the authorities in Meknes have ramped up security measures around the distribution of Ramadan food parcels, which some political parties have long used as a tool to sway voters and build electoral databases to benefit their campaigns.
According to local sources, authorities in various districts have implemented strict measures against any attempts to distribute these suspicious aids, which are seen as politically motivated rather than driven by humanitarian or social concerns.
There have been attempts to distribute Ramadan food parcels in certain neighborhoods, where individuals affiliated with a well-known political party were distributing these aid packages under the guise of humanitarian efforts, while the real intent was electoral.
This increased scrutiny on Ramadan aid parcels this year, in contrast to previous years, comes in the context of the upcoming legislative elections, prompting the relevant authorities to take stricter measures to ensure that these aids are not exploited for political purposes.
On the other hand, independent civil society organizations in Meknes have continued their charitable activities and Ramadan aid distributions in coordination with local authorities. These distributions have been carried out openly and without restrictions, unlike the covert attempts made by some for political purposes.
Source: Fes News Media