Like past, the recently concluded elections in our country have left a trail of the familiar narrative of engineering of candidates, parties, cheating, violence, and confusion. However, this time, the situation has escalated further with allegations of widespread tampering with the official forms used to record the results. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has issued a compelling white paper demanding a thorough investigation into these irregularities.
The PTI demands the formation of a judicial commission to uncover the truth behind the alleged electoral malpractices and propose reforms to ensure transparency, fairness, and meritocracy in the electoral system. They argue that this is essential to uphold the principles of democracy and provide equal opportunities to all candidates.
The ‘white paper’ also outlines a roadmap towards strengthening democracy and achieving political and economic stability in the country. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan called for the restoration of integrity of the electoral process. He called for the resignation of the chief election commissioner (CEC), citing concerns over the handling of the “controversial” elections.
Accompanied by other prominent PTI figures, including Opposition Leader Omar Ayub Khan and Leader of the Opposition Shibli Faraz, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan reiterated the party’s commitment to pursuing justice and accountability. He highlighted the discrepancies between the results recorded in Form-45 and the actual outcomes, alleging widespread rigging and tampering.
The PTI leadership also called for the immediate release of their leader, Imran Khan, and an end to what they perceive as politically motivated cases against him and other party members. They presented evidence to support their claims of electoral fraud, pointing to instances where the PTI’s electoral symbol was allegedly “snatched” and votes were transferred to losing candidates.
Furthermore, they highlighted the challenges faced by PTI candidates during the election process, including the rejection of nomination papers and interference in intra-party elections. Musaddiq Abbasi, speaking on behalf of the PTI, cited reports from national and international media outlets, as well as independent poll watchdogs, to substantiate their claims of electoral irregularities.
In light of these revelations, the PTI’s demand for a thorough investigation and electoral reforms appears justified. It is imperative that the integrity of our electoral process is upheld to ensure that the voices of the people are accurately represented and respected in our democratic system. Only through transparent and fair elections can we truly uphold the principles of democracy and ensure the stability and progress of our nation.