Future lawmakers should not be seen breaking the rules as it sets a bad precedent. If our politicians want to earn the trust and respect of the masses, they must not indulge in unlawful practices. As it is, our political class is demonised through propaganda campaigns by undemocratic forces. When politicians break the rules, they give democracy a bad name. The efforts of those who fought for democracy in Pakistan should not be undone by our political class. It is essential for the electoral process that all parties and candidates must respect and follow the law. When the ECP is not being taken seriously by political parties, we cannot expect the people to put their faith in the electoral process. If our political parties and their candidates start following the ECP’s code of conduct, it would strengthen the ECP. This, in turn, would ensure free and fair elections.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 26th, 2013.
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When Election Commission violates rules by clearing bank defaulters, filling faulty election papers, not declaring full value of their assets etc . The corrupt parties have right under the patronage of party nominated EC+ full team and time bared heading central and provincial government. Only GOD ALL MIGHTY can save us. So pray.