Bahrain Mirror: Al-Wefaq Secretary-General Sheikh Ali Salman sent a support letter from inside his prison cell to Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim on developments regarding the political scene.

The letter published by Al-Wefaq read: "Go forth with what Allah God guides you. Our hand is in yours".

"We have known you as a national leader who loves his country, who has worked hard, persistently and sincerely all his life for the sake of the nation's prosperity... You have always been an advocate of truth and fairness, who adheres to peacefulness and civility," Salman added.

He further said that Sheikh Ali Salman is open to dialogue and communication for the public interest and the aspirations of the people for genuine political participation by enabling the people to manage their legislative and executive affairs.

"We saw you as a minaret, so depend on God alongside those who stood by you," said Sheikh Salman, concluding his letter.

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