Senator Dilawar Khan, head of the Independent Parliamentary Group, wrote a letter to the Chairman of the Senate.
He said: “Senate had passed a resolution to postpone the election on January 5. It is a matter of concern that no steps have been taken by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to postpone the February 8 elections.”
Khan emphasized that attention should have been paid to the precautions mentioned in the resolution as without solving the problems, there is a ‘compromise’ on conducting fair and transparent elections.
“Intervene as the custodian of the House and find out the status of implementation of my resolution,” the letter further reads.
He urged the Senate Chairman to ensure that the February 8 elections are postponed, so that people from all over the country can participate in the election activities.
Read More: Third resolution eyeing delay in polls submitted in Senate
Earlier, a third resolution to postpone the general elections in the Upper House of Parliament has been submitted to the Senate, citing severe cold weather, snowfall, and security challenges across the country.
Senator Hilalur Rehman of the Independent Parliamentary Group submitted the resolution.
The adverse effects of the coldest weather and snowfall are coming to the fore in the country, Resolution
Resolution on the ongoing election campaign in various areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province which is preventing citizens from voting in a conducive environment
Request the Election Commission to adjourn to a suitable date instead of February 8, 2024.
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Senate passes resolution seeking delay in elections 2024 amid 'security concerns'
Another resolution to delay Feb 8 polls submitted in Senate
On 5th January, the Senate Friday passed a resolution, presented by Senator Dilawar Khan, seeking a delay in the February 8 general elections, citing security concerns.
Independent Senator Dilawar Khan said there were security threats to political leaders, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and there are concerns about the security of the political parties' candidates.
The resolution stated that intelligence agencies had issued a security alert for election rallies.
Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz Senator Afnanullah Khan opposed the resolution.
On 12th January, erstwhile FATA independent senator Hidayatullah on Friday submitted a fresh resolution for the postponement of general elections—to be held on Feb 8—urging the ECP to delay polls for three months.
The resolution was submitted to the Senate Secretariat by Hidayatullah of the Independent Parliamentary Group.
Senator Hidayatullah's resolution also mentions the recent violent attacks in country and uptick in incidents of targeting election candidates.
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