Sirajul Haq calls for a judicial investigation into the election results & resignation of CEC

LAHORE, March 02 (SABAH): Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Emir Sirajul Haq, following a National Labor Federation meeting at Mansoorah, urged the government to adopt a new national labor policy, emphasizing the implementation of international labor conventions.

Talking to media after participation in the meeting on Saturday, Sirajul Haq stressed the importance of collaborative efforts involving all stakeholders in shaping this policy. He also advocated for the regularization of contract employees and daily wagers, rejecting the privatization of national institutions.

Highlighting concerns about a perceived rigged election, Sirajul Haq said the NLF with over 10 million laborers rejected the elections as rigged. He called for a judicial investigation into the election results and the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).

Sirajul Haq emphasized the state’s responsibility for the education and welfare of families of deceased laborers, urging free provision of basic facilities, health insurance, safety measures, and children’s education for the labor class. Additionally, he proposed that laborers receive a share of factory profits, while farmers should be entitled to a fair share in land production.

The JI chief criticized the government formed on what he deemed a fake mandate, expressing doubt about its ability to address the country’s challenges. He condemned violence against those who were protesting against rigging. He affirmed JI’s commitment to the struggle for civilian supremacy and the preservation of its rightful election mandate.

Later, addressing the JI women chapter Majlise Shura, Sirajul Haq vowed the party’s continued advocacy for women’s rights granted by Islam, noting an increased JI vote bank among women due to the efforts of the women’s chapter.