Non-party basis: PTI set to challenge Punjab local govt act in court

Party denounces autocratic powers allotted to Chief Minister.


Web Desk September 07, 2013
Imran Khan decided to challenge the decision of conducting local body elections on a non-party basis. PHOTO: FILE

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has decided in principle to challenge the Punjab Local Government Act 2013 in court, in a party meeting held in Lahore on Saturday, reported Express News.

The meeting was presided over by PTI chief Imran Khan, who announced that the party would also launch a protest against the act.

Express News correspondent Mohammad Ilyas reported that PTI was opposed to the idea of conducting local bodies' elections on non-party basis.

The party also denounced the dictatorial powers allotted to Punjab Chief Minister, who would enjoy discretion over matters like appointment of officials in the proposed Education Authority, or the expulsion of administrators from local bodies - town and district committees - even if they were elected into their offices.

According to reports, PTI has conducted several meetings with opposition parties Jamaat-e-Islami and People's Party already and plan further alliances on the issue. PTI members are still examining the various clauses of the act and intend to unite with other parties in raising voice against the objectionable parts of the act.

COMMENTS (26)

Dr. Khalid Naeem | 10 years ago | Reply

LB elections are held on party basis in UK, USA and most Western democracies. Everyone of us should be demanding for empowered local councils to have our issues sorted at our door step. No MPA/MNA/ CM would like to see this happening as it would take their power away. People elected on non- party basis can be influenced and inducted into the party ( obviously PML N) employing different tactics.

M.A.Choudhry | 10 years ago | Reply

It is unfortunate that we don't look inward to contribute and indulge in criticism only. Let us try to do something no matter how small to promote National solidarity.

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