PTI leader Asad Qaiser announced plans for nationwide protests over the alleged “stolen” mandate in the February 8 general elections. The party aims to unite political forces in a movement against the perceived election rigging, expressing concern about the country’s future. PTI is calling for countrywide protests on March 10.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser Tuesday announced that his party is planning to take to the streets against the “stealing” of their mandate in the February 8 general elections, ARY News reported.
Talking to the media in Islamabad, former NA speaker Qaiser said that the PTI would unite all political forces and launch a movement against “rigged election”.
“Our peaceful movement will be launched in all four provinces,” he said.
“We will not back down as our war is not for our politics but for the nation,” said the politician.
The lawmaker lamented the “180 seats stolen” from the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), the new home for PTI-backed lawmakers.
“180 seats elected seats and reserved seats for women were taken from SIC. A fake prime minister is sitting on the seat right now,” he stressed.
“I am scared to think how this country will survive,” Qaiser said and demanded the formation of judicial commission on May 9 events.
Meanwhile, PTI has called for countrywide protests on March 10 (Sunday) against alleged rigging in the February 8 general elections.
In a post on X, PTI leader Hammad Azhar said, “There will be a peaceful but strong protest on Sunday.”
It is pertinent to mention here that many parties including the PTI, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F, and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), rejected the general elections, alleging that they were rigged.
Over 90 independent candidates supported by the PTI won the elections and later joined the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC).
The party carried out protests across the country on Saturday last week.
The recent statement by Asad Qaiser, Speaker of the National Assembly, has stirred up discussions across the political spectrum. In his address, Qaiser indicated that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is gearing up to take to the streets to protest what they claim to be a ‘stolen’ mandate. This development has sparked anticipation and raised pertinent questions about the future of political discourse in Pakistan. PTI’s decision to challenge the legitimacy of the current mandate not only has legal implications but also underscores the deep-rooted political tensions in the country. As the situation unfolds, it will be crucial to closely monitor the impact of PTI’s planned protests and the responses they elicit from other political entities. Stay tuned for further developments on this significant and evolving national issue.
Source: ARY NEWS
PTI leader Asad Qaiser announced plans for street protests against the alleged theft of their mandate in the recent general elections. The movement aims to unite political forces and protest against the rigged elections in all provinces. Emphasizing that the fight is for the nation and not just politics, Qaiser highlighted the alleged loss of 180 seats from the SIC and demanded a judicial commission. PTI has called for countrywide protests on Sunday, rejecting the election results and alleging rigging.
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