A leading opposition figure in Egypt has called for a boycott of November's parliamentary election, saying it is certain to be rigged by the government. The ex-head of the International Atomic Energy Agency Mohammed ElBaradei said participating in the election would go against the national will to transform Egypt into a democracy. He said the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) had failed to govern, brought only rising poverty and illiteracy, and disregarded human rights. Mr. ElBaradei said the next year and months will be critical and will witness change in the rule of Egypt. However, Mr ElBaradei has not yet said whether he will run for president in 2011.Speculation over who will succeed Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's president of nearly 30 years, has gained pace since he had surgery earlier this year.The 82-year-old has himself not said if he will seek re-election.