The National Struggle Front of MP Walid Jumblat along with several other lawmakers are seeking to challenge parliament’s endorsement to suspend the deadlines set by the 1960 vote law.

The revelation was made by Caretaker Minister Wael Abou Faour, who is loyal to Jumblat, in an interview with An Nahar newspaper published Sunday.

MP Ibrahim Kanaan from the Change and Reform bloc accused on Friday President Michel Suleiman and PM-designate Tammam Salam without naming them of seeking to form a government of “ghosts.”

In remarks to Voice of Lebanon radio (100.5), Kanaan said: “There are procedures to form the government in a parliamentary democratic system.”

Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat criticized al-Mustaqbal bloc for taking part in drafting a law that was approved by parliament on Wednesday to suspend deadlines applicable under the 1960 electoral law until May 19.

“Those who have such allies don't need any foes,” Jumblat told As Safir newspaper in remarks published Thursday.

Russian Ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Zasypkin praised on Wednesday Lebanese officials for seeking to find common ground over disputed matters, expressing optimism over the situation in the country.

“This is a good start,” Zasypkin told reporters after holding talks with caretaker Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour at the Bustros Palace.

Around 600 Lebanese citizens signed a petition that rejects the adoption of the so-called Orthodox Gathering draft-law during the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Lawmakers, Ministers, businessmen, journalists, academicians and activists signed the petition that will be handed over to President Michel Suleiman and the parliament.

Prime Minister-designate Tammam Salam launched on Tuesday consultations with parliamentary blocs on the shape and type of the new government.

Salam kicked off the consultations with a meeting with Speaker Nabih Berri at the parliament. He later held talks with Caretaker Premier Najib Miqati, who said following the meeting that he called for the formation of a government whose main purpose will be to hold the elections.

Prime Minister-designate Tammam Salam said on Tuesday that consensus among the rival parties on the formation of his cabinet is crucial to overcome a delicate stage that includes holding the parliamentary elections.

“The mission of my cabinet will be supervising the polls... The suitable solution is to form a cabinet that none of its members will run for the elections,” Salam said in an interview with al-Akhbar newspaper.

Progressive Socialist Party leader MP Walid Jumblat stressed on Monday his commitment to staging the parliamentary elections on time.

He rejected “political maneuvering over the 1960 electoral law until an agreement over a new one is reached.”

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Miqati expressed relief on Monday over the achievements made by the cabinet that he led from 2011 until his resignation last month, pointing out that ties with the rival parties, without exception, are “good.”

“I acted according to my conscience and national duties... I wasn't waiting for a compliment from anyone... Only the people can judge my actions,” Miqati said in an interview with As Safir newspaper.

Eighty-six lawmakers nominated Beirut MP Tammam Salam for the premiership on the first day of binding parliamentary consultations at the Baabda Palace, winning key endorsements from across the political spectrum.

The consultations kicked off on Friday with Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Miqati, who stated after meeting with President Michel Suleiman that he nominates Salam for the premiership.