MNA � First Deputy Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei called for maximum participation of the people in the upcoming parliamentary elections, saying people�s cooperation will empower the country against the external threats.

�Massive turnout in the Esfand 2 [February-21] elections will guarantee the country�s security and sovereignty,� Ejei said on Wednesday.

He referred to the significant role of people in supporting the establishment through the past four decades, saying, �The majority of the challenges and threats in the past 41 years have been tackled by people�s presence and participation.�

Touching upon the huge participation of the nation in the February 11 rallies � marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution � the deputy judiciary chief said, �Such unity bears multiple international results, the first of which is that the enemy understands it is encountering the whole nation, not a single party or movement.�