Principlists (Sanussiyya)

The Principlists (Arabic: مُحَافِظُونَ‎ Muḥāfiẓūna lit. Conservatives) also known as the Pro-Chief Camp or Mim, are one of the two main political camps in the Sanussiyya clan alongside with the Reformists. They are categorized with their strong ties with the Grand Sanussi and their traditionalist views. The Principlists are represented with 12 seats in the Sanussiyya Majlis.
The Principlists, firmly rooted in their traditionalist views, draw strength from their close association with the Grand Sanussi, the chief of the Sanussiyya. This faction staunchly upholds the core tenets of the Sanussiyya clan, emphasizing a return to conservative Islamic values and principles. Their political ideology centers around preserving the cultural and religious heritage of the Sanussiyya, mirroring the Sufi order's historical role as a bastion of traditional Islamic teachings.
Within the Sanussiyya clan's political landscape, the Principlists find themselves engaged in a dynamic interplay with their counterparts, the Reformists. This alternate reality envisions the Reformists as a faction advocating for a more progressive interpretation of the Sanussiyya's teachings, potentially aligning with modern socio-political developments.
The Principlists' strong ties with the Grand Sanussi not only signify their allegiance to the spiritual leadership but also position them as custodians of the order's legacy. Their commitment to preserving the traditional aspects of the Sanussiyya sets the stage for political debates and negotiations within the clan.
== WD72 Elections ==
After the Chief's decision to hold elections, the Principlists won 12 seats out of 15, holding their supermajority. They did not field candidates for the other three seats, resulting in a Reformist gain of one due to a new seat being added right before the election by a sudden decision from the Chief.
== WD79 Elections ==
The Chief called for early elections after the Reformist gain in the by-election following the execution of the incumbent MM. In the elections the Principlists contested all seats and winning 1 new seat while losing 3 giving them a net loss of 2. The electoral system was defined as First-Past-the-Post following a decree from the Grand Sanussi.
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