Video: Coalition Leaders Rally Behind PM El Mansouri — PAM’s Hicham Sabiry Clashes with PJD, While Barouki, Lachgar, and Ouhsata Back Social State and Rural Housing Reforms

FesNews Media – Rabat: During the explanation of votes under Article 261 of the Rules of Procedure of the House of Representatives, the four governing majority groups—Authenticity and Modernity (PAM), Istiqlal, Socialist Group (USFP), and Progress and Socialism (PPS)—formally announced their affirmative vote for the Government Program amid intense debate with opposition benches.

Fiery Showdown in Parliament as PAM Chair Hicham Sabiry Confronts PJD and Declares Support for the Government

An intervention by Authenticity and Modernity (PAM) parliamentary leader Hicham Sabiry sparked an uproar in the chamber as he forcefully answered PJD leader Driss El Azami El Idrissi, raising judicial prosecutions linked to international drug trafficking in Safi, the PJD’s ten-year governance record, and its 2011 political rhetoric. Following intervention by Speaker Ahmed Touizi to restore calm, Sabiry reaffirmed PAM’s full vote of confidence in Prime Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri’s cabinet.

Abdelali Barouki Announces Istiqlal Group’s Affirmative Vote Backing Royal Projects and the Social State

Speaking on behalf of the Istiqlal Group of Unity and Egalitarianism, deputy Abdelali Barouki confirmed his group’s vote in favor of the Government Program, citing its alignment with the Istiqlal Party’s five core pillars—advancing strategic Royal reforms, accelerating advanced regionalization, promoting public integrity, consolidating the social state, and strengthening food, water, energy, and healthcare sovereignty.

Hassan Lachgar Commends Government Dialogue with Unions and Confirms Socialist Group Support

Socialist Group (USFP) President Hassan Lachgar praised Prime Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri’s spirit of political openness and the immediate launch of sectoral dialogue with education unions, announcing his group’s positive vote while urging the executive to deliver tangible results in public education, healthcare, pension reform, and purchasing power protection.

Meriem Ouhsata Declares PPS Support, Highlighting Rural Construction Law and Direct Social Aid

On behalf of the Progress and Socialism Group (PPS), deputy Meriem Ouhsata announced an affirmative vote anchored in the government’s commitment to strengthening the social state, combating corruption and price speculation, supporting domestic enterprise, enacting a dedicated law simplifying building permits in rural and mountain regions, and raising direct social assistance to between 500 and 1,000 dirhams.