Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani said that all the preparations have been completed to convene the session of the new house as soon as the governor signs the requisition.
Talking to the media in Sindh Assembly on Wednesday, the speaker said that there are security issues as the house has been receiving threats. In view of these threats it has been decided that foolproof security arrangements will be made for the session to be held in peaceful environment.
He explained that in the future each member of the house would be allowed to bring two guests. Talks have also been held with IG Sindh and the provincial home secretary to strengthen security.
Durrani said that the Sindh Assembly has a historical and unique national status. Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was sworn in as the Governor General in the house. The Pakistan resolution was passed by the same house.
The speaker said that the Sindh Assembly is the only house whose proceedings are broadcast live. The house is ready to welcome its newly-elected members. Any new faces will be the part of the house.
Durrani said that as a speaker, he always tried to run the house in a democratic manner. He claimed that he always tried to solve legislative problems and whenever the members needed his help and guidance, he always cooperated with them.
The speaker advised those alleging rigging to approach the Election Tribunal with evidence regarding their complaints and if their complaints are found to be valid, they will surely get justice.
When asked about the sit-ins of various political parties against the alleged rigging, he said that road blocking causes inconvenience to the citizens.
In response to a question, he said that if GDA chief Pir Pagara wants to do road politics, he is welcome to fulfill this desire and then there will be the time when we would do something.
He said that PPP would run the proceedings of the Sindh Assembly without being influenced by anyone. He said, unless a member of the assembly takes the oath, he is not considered a member of the assembly.
Durrani said that he does not know if the Election Commission has selected the candidates.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 15th 2024.
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