MQI stages sit-in against elections outside Punjab Assembly

Qadri says ECP had paved the way for bogus degree holders and corrupt people to reach assemblies.


APP May 11, 2013
File photo of Tahirul Qadri. PHOTO: ONLINE

LAHORE: Minhajul Quran International (MQI) activists on Saturday staged a sit-in against the general elections in front of the Punjab Assembly.   

A large number of workers including women and children participated in the sit-in which started at 8am and concluded at 3pm, led by Dr Raheeq Ahmad Abbasi.

The protesters were carrying banners and placards inscribed with slogans against the "corrupt" polling system.

Dr Tahirul Qadri, talking to the participants through video link, said the Election Commission of Pakistan had paved the way for bogus degree holders and corrupt people to reach assemblies.

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Ch. Allah Daad | 10 years ago | Reply

Soon this anarchist will be flying back home.

SHB | 10 years ago | Reply

Get this Canadian citizen out of the country.

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