Sharjeel calls for early mayoral elections

Minister for Information Sharjeel Inam Memon on Thursday expressed concern over the unnecessary delay in the second phase of the local government elections in Sindh.

The second phase involves polling on the reserved seats and elections for the mayors across various cities in the province.

It has been over a year since the first phase of local government elections took place, yet the elected representatives have not been able to take their oath.

Memon criticised the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for providing a delayed schedule.

He demanded of the election commission to promptly revise its schedule to ensure the completion of the local bodies’ elections in Sindh as soon as possible.

He emphasised the importance of elected representatives fulfilling their duties of public service.

Memon also referred to May 9 as a black day in Pakistan’s history, citing incidents of violence, persecution of common people, and the destruction of public and private properties.

He said that PTI MNAs and MPAs were involved in the events of May 9, these individuals are now switching parties and altering their narratives.

He further said that video evidence clearly shows the personal involvement of PTI MNAs, MPAs, and leaders in those incidents. During the press conference, he presented detailed videos of the PTI MNAs and MPAs implicated in the May 9 events.

Regarding the victims of May 9, Sharjeel Inam Memon mentioned that Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has promised to provide motorcycles to those whose motorcycles were burnt during the violence. He explained that these motorcycles are essential for the affected individuals’ work and livelihood.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 19^th, 2023.