Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov. 25 / Trend T.Hajiyev /
Chairman of the opposition Democratic Party of Azerbaijan (DPA) Sardar Jalaloglu believes the opposition must change the configuration.
"We must ensure correct configuration of the opposition. The main reason for our defeat in the elections is the absence of precise configuration. If we continue to not be able to identify the objectives and means of achieving them, most likely, we will not achieve significant results," Jalaloglu told Trend on Thursday.
Azerbaijan held the parliamentary elections Nov. 7.
The voter turnout hit about 50.14 percent (roughly 2.48 million voters) in Azerbaijan, the CEC's Elections Information Center told Trend.
The CEC reported that 690 candidates were running for the parliamentary elections.
Parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan are held by the majority system in 125 constituencies. Previous parliamentary elections were held in November 2005.
Following the parliamentary elections, the majority of opposition parties, including the DPA, could not gain enough votes for representation in the parliament.
"Isa Gambar and Ali Kerimli put forward the idea of forming the people's parliament. However, this is initiative of two people. This was initiated through public discussion. Decisions must be made on the basis of the discussion of all opposition parties," Jalaloglu said.
Baku hosted the forum of opposition and independent candidates, who took part in the parliamentary elections on Nov.23.
The forum initiated by the PFPA-Musavat political bloc was attended by independent candidates and candidates of the opposition Azerbaijan National Independence Party, Classic Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan, Azadlig Party, Democratic World of Azerbaijan Party and the Azerbaijani People's Party. The meeting discussed the parliamentary elections and the post-election situation.
The forum was proposed to establish an organization alternative to the Milli Majlis (Azerbaijani parliament) - the people's parliament.