Raza Rabbani is a reputable politician but PTI will not vote for him: Imran

Says will launch street movement if judicial commission to probe electoral fraud is not formed

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has said that Raza Rabbani is a man of repute but PTI will not vote for him, as they have decided in principle not to support the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) or Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

“To the extent I know him [Rabbani] … he has a good reputation,” said Imran while addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Tuesday.

Raza Rabbani has been nominated for the post of chairman Senate. Today the prime minister also gave his nod for Rabbani's nomination.

Read: PM gives nod to Raza Rabbani's nomination as Senate chairman

The PTI chief said that they will watch over Rabbani’s performance as Senate chairman.

Imran said that the nation wants to see a change in the current political system.

“People are tired of the politics of reconciliation.”

He added that three of the four cases of alleged rigging in 2013 general elections were being overlooked by NADRA now, and a street movement will be launched if a judicial commission to probe electoral fraud is not formed by the government.

“I will try meeting the NADRA chairman as well and convince him for votes verification,” said Imran.

Imran also welcomed new members joining his party, and said “whoever joins the PTI; follows our policies and party decisions.”