FAISALABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has said that introducing amendments is the exclusive right of Parliament, adding that the recent resignations by judges are politically driven. He remarked that some people had reduced Parliament to the level of a municipal corporation.
Speaking at a press conference in Faisalabad, Chaudhry said the country’s Constitution will reflect the will of Parliament and the people. He claimed that in the past, the Supreme Court would send governments home through suo motu powers, removing or appointing whomever it wished, something he stressed was not the Court’s role.
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He said that the 27th Constitutional Amendment was a landmark step to curb political victimisation and added that the government would introduce further amendments if needed for the country’s stability. He criticised those calling for an election boycott, saying they lack the capacity to compete politically.
Chaudhry also stated that Chief Minister Sohail Afridi would remain in office as long as he performed his duties for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “If he chooses a different course, the federal government has constitutional options available.”
He said that all security arrangements had been finalised for the elections in 11 constituencies of Punjab. Apart from provincial forces, other security personnel could also be deployed. Chaudhry expressed hope that the elections would remain peaceful. He added that the support of Ahle Sunnat was significant, and that Ahle Hadith and Deobandi groups had also announced their backing.
