Precaution: ANP decides against holding big rallies
All local party presidents, contesting candidates have been asked to participate more in TV programmes and interviews.
“We have to fight this war. We are not bowing out. We will contest elections at all cost,” said the ANP leader. PHOTO: FILE
ISLAMABAD:
In the wake of terror attacks on its leadership and workers during their election campaigns, the Awami National Party (ANP) decided on Thursday to fully participate in elections. However, as a precautionary measure it would abstain from holding big rallies.
“Leaders have been advised to rely more on door-to-door campaign and use of electronic and print media,” said a senior ANP leader, one of the participants of the meeting.
All local party presidents and contesting candidates have been asked to participate more in TV programmes and interviews besides regularly issuing statements to print media, he added. They have been instructed to use emails, text messages and social media to spread their message.
“We have to fight this war. We are not bowing out. We will contest elections at all cost,” said the ANP leader.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 19th, 2013.
In the wake of terror attacks on its leadership and workers during their election campaigns, the Awami National Party (ANP) decided on Thursday to fully participate in elections. However, as a precautionary measure it would abstain from holding big rallies.
“Leaders have been advised to rely more on door-to-door campaign and use of electronic and print media,” said a senior ANP leader, one of the participants of the meeting.
All local party presidents and contesting candidates have been asked to participate more in TV programmes and interviews besides regularly issuing statements to print media, he added. They have been instructed to use emails, text messages and social media to spread their message.
“We have to fight this war. We are not bowing out. We will contest elections at all cost,” said the ANP leader.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 19th, 2013.