PTI leaders have complained about harassment, saying that they will be taken to places where they are referred to as unknown if they submit nomination papers. New

 PTI leaders have complained about harassment, saying that they will be taken to places where they are referred to as unknown if they submit nomination papers.News Trending

Over the past few days, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf leaders and workers have made claims and allegations about challenges and roadblocks encountered when submitting nomination papers. PTI leaders and workers in numerous Punjabi constituencies have stated that they were unable to obtain nomination papers, and even in the event that they did, they were taken away.

Three different vehicles brought some people to my office and home today. I received a message saying that they would pick me up and take me somewhere if I didn't want to turn in my nomination papers. I already have a house arrest in place. In addition to putting me in jail, the people who sent me the message via messengers said they would also transport me to the supposedly unknown location.

Firdous Shamim Naqvi, a former leader of the opposition in the Sindh assembly and member of the provincial assembly from Karachi, has made this claim on behalf of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. "Is this a free election, is it an independent Pakistan?" he added in a video message he left for Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Maqbool Baqer on the social media platform X. In order for me to be able to freely run for office in elections as an independent Pakistani, Chief Minister Sindh needs to take action.

Over the past few days, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf leaders and workers have made claims and allegations about challenges and roadblocks encountered when submitting nomination papers.

According to Mian Tariq Mehmood, we have a constitutional and legal right to submit nomination papers, thus this should be permitted. I make a plea to the Election Commission and the courts to grant us the ability to file nomination papers.

Recently, the mother of Sialkot-based Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Usman Dar made a comparable assertion on social media. He claimed that the police had raided his home shortly after he received his nomination papers, harassing and beating him.

Talking about Gujranwala district only, the police have obtained non-bailable arrest warrants for 51 Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders in the Gujranwala Cantt attack and arson case from the Special Anti-Terrorism Court. The Gujranwala police had applied for a non-bailable warrant in the court this week. The court has also called for a report on December 23 (today) for further action while issuing an arrest warrant.

Remember that the last date for submission of nomination papers is December 24.

Recall that Tehreek-e-Insaaf's petition alleging that there were unfair advantages in the general elections was heard by the Supreme Court on Friday, reflecting the echoes of this issue.

In response to Tehreek-e-Insaf's complaint, the Supreme Court ordered the Election Commission and the government to move quickly and stated that it appears the group's claim that they are not receiving equal treatment is accurate.

Justice Athar Minullah asked during the hearing, "Why is a political party being walled up when what happened at Usman Dar's house has been published in newspapers?"

Acting Chief Justice Sardar Tariq Masood questioned the Election Commission's ability to halt the MPO order against Tehreek-e-Insaaf leaders during the hearing.

In a written ruling, the Supreme Court ordered the Election Commission to address Tehreek-e-Insaaf's complaints and stated that it was the Election Commission's responsibility to guarantee that every party had,

A group of leaders from Tehreek-e-Insaf visited the Election Commission and spoke with the Chief Election Commissioner following these Supreme Court orders.

The Election Commission said in a statement following this meeting that it has received complaints from candidates who wish to run for office about the challenges they have in obtaining nomination papers, and that some candidates have had their nomination papers taken away from them. have also been documented.

The statement claims that the Chief Election Commissioner has asked all IGs of Police, Chief Secretaries, and Provincial Election Commissioners to address all complaints they have received regarding these incidents in compliance with the law, after paying close attention to them.

On behalf of the Election Commission, it has been stated that the Election Commission is in charge of holding an impartial election.

Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Shoaib Shaheen told media representatives following the Election Commission meeting that the party had received assurances from the Election Commission that all complaints would be looked into and handled.