An equally contentious issue was whether to or not to continue with the policy of abstentionism, that is, the refusal of elected representatives to take their seats in parliament; a majority of the leadership was in favour of abandoning this policy.
An equally contentious issue was whether to or not to continue with the policy of abstentionism. Abstentionism is, the refusal of elected representatives to take their seats in parliament. A majority of the leadership was in favour of abandoning this policy.