Fazl Demands Re-election, Establishment’s Zero-‘interference’
The JUI-F chief says calling recently held general election fair election is incorrect due to massive rigging.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman asserted that they haven’t compromised on their stance regarding the recent general elections, insisting that labeling them as fair elections is inaccurate due to extensive rigging.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman stated that seats were bought and sold in the recent elections, emphasizing that there is no personal animosity with the PTI. He called for a re-election while stressing that the establishment should refrain from interference.
Critiquing the current government’s performance, the JUI-F chief attributed its shortcomings to a lack of majority power. He highlighted the absence of PPP’s involvement despite PML-N’s control.
Addressing queries about property leaks, Maulana Fazlur Rehman clarified that his name hadn’t been mentioned previously. He noted that appearing before the court in Tank was a first in his political career and underscored the need to break away from dependence on the establishment for political movements and elections.
“We need to change the mindset that we cannot initiate movements or contest elections without the establishment’s involvement. If the nation doesn’t stand up for their right to vote, we’ll face further oppression,” he remarked.
Pointing out public discontent, he questioned the legitimacy of a government department assuming a ruling role. He mentioned three party gatherings, forecasting a strong public reaction on June 1.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman claimed there is effectively no functioning government currently. When asked about his potential role in future reconciliations, he affirmed the necessity to maintain their stance, even if abandoned by allies. He also expressed concern for farmers’ plight, advocating for accountability for those responsible.
Regarding Imran Khan’s bail in the £190 million case, he remarked that it’s solely a court decision, clarifying his lack of involvement as a petitioner.
