JI to engage with other political parties in order to establish a consensus on the date for the upcoming general elections: Sirajul Haq
LAYYAH, Sep 09 (SABAH): Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Emir Sirajul Haq has announced that the JI to engage with other political parties in order to establish a consensus on the date for the upcoming general elections.
Addressing a public gathering in Layyah on Saturday, Sirajul Haq clarified that JI seeks to adhere to the constitutionally mandated timeline for elections, which stipulates that they should take place within 90 days following the dissolution of the assemblies.
Sirajul Haq reminded the caretaker government of its constitutional duty to collaborate with the Election Commission to ensure the timely and smooth conduct of the national vote. He underlined that caretaker administrations lack the authority to make decisions on crucial matters, as these decisions rightfully belong within the purview of elected representatives. He stressed that the path to stability lies in conducting free and fair elections.
The public rally marked the commencement of the second phase of the JI anti-inflation movement. Sirajul Haq pledged to persist in advocating for the rights of the people, demanding reductions in the prices of essential commodities like electricity, gas, petrol, as well as staples such as sugar, flour, and cooking oil.
He observed that despite the nation’s abundant resources, corruption, mismanagement, and inequitable resource distribution pose significant challenges. He criticized past governments, including the PDM, PPP, and PTI, for their failure to provide relief to the masses and introduce effective governance. The failure of the ruling parties, he said, have left the JI as the people’s only viable option for change. If elected to power, he vowed, the JI would transform Pakistan into Islamic welfare state.
The JI chief said that economic stability hinges on the establishment of peace and order within society. He also decried the inflated electricity bills and the overall rise in prices of essential goods, making it increasingly difficult for the average citizen to make ends meet.
Addressing the plight of southern Punjab, Sirajul Haq pointed to a few influential feudal families as responsible for the region’s challenges. These families, he noted, have wielded power across different political regimes, including during martial law periods.
Sirajul Haq emphasized the need to break free from the influence of these feudal lords and asserted that the power of the vote is the primary means to achieve this goal. He affirmed that Jamaat-e-Islami, once in power, would focus on the development of the region, the welfare of small-scale farmers, and job creation for the youth, all driven by the people’s support.