Pakistan

NA-122: Imran urges youth to thwart 'rigging plans'

PTI chairman urges party’s youth to play their part in ensuring no unfair practices are used by opposition

Web Desk October 09, 2015

PTI chairman Imran Khan waves to his supporters upon arrival at Muzang Chowngi in Lahore on October 9, 2015. PHOTO: EXPRESS/SHAFIQ MALIK

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan has called upon his supporters to thwart any attempts to rig the by-elections in Lahore's NA-122 constituency.

Addressing a gathering at Mozang Chungi in Lahore on Friday, Imran urged his party’s youth to play their part in ensuring no unfair practices are used by opposition candidates on the day of election.

Calling PTI's candidate Aleem Khan - vying for the seat against PML-N's Sardar Ayaz Sadiq - his 'secret weapon' in the election, Imran said they will defeat their rivals in their bastion, Lahore.

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The PTI chairman also accused the PML-N of using Punjab police as its 'militant wing'.

Imran also hit back at those questioning the source of funding of the party, saying the PTI is entirely funded by the people, but asked where does funding of 'others come from'.

PTI candidate for the polls, Abdul Aleem Khan, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Sheikh Rashid and others were also present on the occasion.

On the other hand, addressing the PML-N's supporters, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq asked Imran if he is to bring revolution 'with the help of the remains of former military dictator Gen (retd) Musharraf's regime'.

Read: Never promised to end load-shedding in 6 months: PM to Imran

Highlighting development under the incumbent government, Sadiq claimed that it was for the first time in Pakistan's history that an investment worth $35 billion was pumped into the country's economy.

“If you want terrorism to end, development investment from China, employment opportunities, smooth economy and country's uplift, then get rid of those who have been rejected by people for their politics of protests,” former NA speaker told the people gathered at Dongi Ground in Samanabad area of Lahore.

COMMENTS (17)

Asif | 9 years ago | Reply People all over the world are following this election. Imran Khan has already won. Who would have cared about this Ayaz Sadiq If it wasn't for Imran's campaign for justice.

Khan | 9 years ago | Reply Whether you support PTI or not you have to admit PTI definitely did great campaigning and was able to turn this election from a losing election to maybe the greatest upset in the history of Pakistan in by election. The result of this election will have rippling effects. Lahore is the heart of PMLN and if they lose here even after all of Punjab government budget investment then that means the rest of Punjab which already receives little funding will easily slip away and move towards PTI.

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Heads I Win Tails You Lose | 9 years ago | Reply There are only two possible outcomes of any election to be held in Pakistan. Either PTI wins or else there is rigging. PTI can never lose fair and square. 'Enlightened' youth ingrained with this theory.

Chiragh | 9 years ago | Reply PML n all the way. All prayers for respected Nawaz Sharif.

salman | 9 years ago | Reply @Adnan: Where is end of load shedding that pmln promised in six months? Where is audit report of nandipur? Where is jit report of model town? Pmln is wasting the nations times, lives any money.

Salman | 9 years ago | Reply @H Chaudhry: So then why is Ayaz saying that as a critisicm of PTI? Surely if as you say they returned to pmln, Ayaz seems to be saying we cannot bring any change with these people? He seems confused, poor fellow...

H Chaudhry | 9 years ago | Reply @salman musharraf people were leaguers before that! they are politicians and they follow the King. mush is irrelevent.

salman | 9 years ago | Reply There are more musharraf people in pmln then any other party. Facts are facts but pmln keep lying to us.

Adnan | 9 years ago | Reply Where is that CHANGE that was to be brought within 90 days? Imran is wasting the time of nation.

sabi | 9 years ago | Reply Ex servicemen and their puppet immy will not only be defeated but will be brought to justice for the havoc they have played with this country.

sabi | 9 years ago | Reply This man tried his best to rig 2013 election with the help of spy masters but miserably failed.People gave their life in thousands because of deadly conspiracy hatched by dharna wlas and their secret handlers but they voted for pmln because they know its the only party which can bring the country forward.Dharna company should be ready for the justice the deserve instead.

Cheema | 9 years ago | Reply IK lacks sportsman spirit. He should have courage to accept the defeat. PML-N will win in NA 122 as past.

Blithe | 9 years ago | Reply Youth Should stay away from those who lack moral compass, didien their own daughters , but embrace the sons .

BALOCH | 9 years ago | Reply Imran's every move is for the destruction of Pakistan. He wants to destabilize economy of Pakistan by disturbing Chinese investment. No hope from this enemy of Pakistan.

Bushra Hanif | 9 years ago | Reply Advance congratulations to Ayaz Sadiq. PTI can never win NA-122.

H Chaudhry | 9 years ago | Reply rigging rigging rigging! No matter what Judicial Comission say, no matter what any one says, this Lunatic is stuck with one word and he is trying to get the people kill each other with this stupid rhetoric. So what can youth do? How they even know what is rigging, will they decide some one is doing rigging and kill them? Where is this lunatic taking country.

Blithe | 9 years ago | Reply Youth should also reject those politicians that scare away FDI, burn electricity bills on containers, mix religion with politics, and fund themselves by foreigners to destabilize the country .

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