Opposition forces are divided over the controversial constitutional amendments referendum slated for 19 March.
Those rejecting the referendum have called for a completely new constitution.
The leftist Tagammu party has rejected the amendments and called on voters to vote against them. Party chief Refaat al-Saeed said he called for a press conference on Tuesday to discuss methods to defeat the proposed amendments.
In a statement, al-Saeed described the Egyptian Constitution as tyrannical, saying it was formulated by a president who enjoyed absolute powers in the era of a one-party-rule.
Vice President of the Supreme Constitutional Court Tahani al-Gebali has said the amendments, if approved, would provide the next president with extensive powers.
The Professional Syndicate Union stressed the necessity of postponing the referendum and scheduling a new one, adding it wished the amendments had been deeper.
Potential presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei has also called for drafting a new constitution and said he will vote against the proposed amendments.
However, the Muslim Brotherhood, which has announced the formation of political party named “Freedom and Justice,” said it will support the proposed amendments and will do its utmost to ensure they are approved.
