Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) top brass declared on Monday its intent to contest the Election Commission's decision rejecting the Sunni Ittehad Council's plea for reserved seats.
Addressing the Senate session, PTI Chairman Barrister Ali Zafar vehemently slated the electoral watchdog's ruling on the SIC's plea asserting that the Chief Election Commissioner's tenure should not persist under such circumstances.
Zafar underscored the party's stance, citing Article 51, which stipulates the allocation of specific seats based on the number of seats won. He accused the Election Commission of failing to adhere to this provision, alleging that the Commission's decision aimed to confuse PTI's voters by withholding rightful allocations.
"We had requested the Election Commission to decide on specific seats before the Prime Ministerial election," Zafar remarked. "It has become evident that the Election Commission is neglecting its duties."
Furthermore, Zafar demanded the resignation of the Election Commission, asserting that Senate and presidential elections should be postponed until the judiciary renders a final verdict on the matter.
Reacting to the decision, PTI leader Shoaib Shaheen echoed Zafar's sentiments, expressing intent to challenge the Election Commission's ruling in court. Shaheen emphasized that the decision contradicts constitutional principles and legal frameworks.
"The Election Commission's decision regarding reserved seats is not only unconstitutional but also unlawful," Shaheen stated. "We will seek relief from the High Court and reserve our right to appeal to the Supreme Court if necessary."
