The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Shura has vehemently rejected the recent election outcomes, denouncing the February 8 vote as the nation’s most contentious.
In its forthcoming session, the central general council of JUI-F will deliberate on the prospect of continued participation in parliamentary politics. Meanwhile, the party’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chapter stands ready to act upon the council’s directives regarding protest demonstrations.
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During the shura’s meeting on Wednesday, JUI-F Provincial Amir, Senator Maulana Atta-ur-Rehman, announced the party’s stance. He highlighted that in the recent general elections, JUI-F garnered significant support, but due to alleged manipulation in the electoral process, their mandate was usurped and awarded to another party.
Senator Attaul Haq Derwaish, speaking at the gathering, reiterated these sentiments, emphasizing the unprecedented level of votes secured by JUI-F. However, he lamented the apparent interference in the election process that led to the misappropriation of their electoral success.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 29th, 2024.
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