Zaman takes rigging allegations to election tribunal

PTI leader raises concerns over the alleged manipulation of Form 45 and 47

KARACHI:

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Former Parliamentary Leader at Sindh Assembly and NA-241 candidate, Khurrum Sher Zaman, on Friday has submitted the NA-241 rigging case to the election tribunal.

With unwavering hope and belief in the judicial system, Zaman is confident that justice will prevail, ensuring that the mandate of Karachi is rightfully returned to PTI.

Expressing his commitment to upholding democratic principles and fighting against electoral malpractice, Zaman stated, "All necessary documentary and legal procedures have been diligently completed to present our case before the Election Tribunal. I remain optimistic that the esteemed judges of the Tribunal, as well as those in our Supreme Court and High Court, will uphold justice when the time comes."

He raised concerns over the manipulation of Form 45 and 47, which led to his opponent Mirza Ikhtiar Baig from the PPP being declared the winner through unfair means.

“I received 79,530 votes while Baig got only 20,303. The ECP in its Form 45 robbed me of 30,920 votes to bring it down to 48,610 and enhanced Baig’s by 32,153 to 52,456 thus, declaring him the winner.”

Khurrum further emphasised that the blatant manipulation and theft of voters' mandate in NA-241 is unacceptable.

Khurrum reassured the citizens of Karachi that his party remains steadfast in its commitment to reclaim all rightfully won seats in Karachi.

Despite facing challenges and obstacles, the people of Karachi demonstrated their faith in PTI by casting their votes on February 8th, he said.

Zaman also called out PPP Co-Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for accepting tainted victories based on Form 47, urging him to reflect on his party's commitment to democracy and fundamental rights.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 23^rd, 2024.