PM Srettha Faces Calls for Investigation Over Speech on MP Police Promotion Influences
• Opponents say PM Srettha's speech about MP influences on police promotions could bring legal action against him, including removal from office and losing electoral rights.
• Petitioner plans to ask National Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate, saying the speech violates sections of the constitution barring interference in civil service promotions.
• Opposition MP says speech amounted to a "confession" that can identify which new police chiefs had support from which politicians.
• Former election commissioner says several sections of the constitution may have been violated, empowering the NACC to seek rulings from the Supreme Court that could see the PM suspended, removed from office, and losing voting/election rights.
• PM reiterates he never interfered with police promotions and transfers; Deputy PM declines to comment on speech.