Wafd Party chief Al-Sayed al-Badawy has criticized Salafi groups, saying they are unaware of many political terms.
During meeting with the Spanish ambassador in Cairo at the party’s headquarters, Badawy added they are not like the Muslim Brotherhood, which is experienced and calls for a civil state.
Several Salafi groups recently expressed their intent to run in the upcoming parliamentary elections through establishing political parties or as independents.
The Political Parties Affairs Committee on Sunday approved the establishment of Egypt's first Salafi political party, the Nour Party.
Experts said Salafi groups’ engagement with policy might not serve them in the future, due to their lack of political experience and low popularity.
Meanwhile, Brotherhood leaders welcomed the idea of standing for elections, set for September, under a unified candidacy list with the Wafd Party, adding they will invite other parties to join them.
