President Arif Alvi called for an end to bitterness and the promotion of cooperation and forgiveness in a crucial move aimed at building a fair electoral climate ahead of the general elections in January.
His statements are significant as Pakistan prepares for the future elections, which the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has planned for the last week of January 2024.
While the JUI-F has voiced concern about the scheduling of the polls, both the PPP and the PTI have expressed concern about the lack of an equal playing field.
Simultaneously, the PML-N is preparing for Nawaz Sharif’s homecoming later this month.
Addressing these concerns, President Arif Alvi emphasized the importance of maintaining fairness, transparency, and inclusivity in the general elections at a discussion with Senator Muhammad Ali Khan Durrani at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.
President Alvi highlighted in a statement from the President’s House that all political parties and their leaders should be given equal opportunities in the electoral process.
He emphasized the importance of inclusivity in strengthening the country’s democracy.
President Alvi emphasized that democracy only has meaning when people can freely and impartially choose their leaders.
He put it this way: “Democracy will be meaningless if people are not able to elect a leader of their choice.”
Furthermore, the president stressed the critical necessity for Pakistani political and institutional unity in the face of challenges such as growing inflation
He advocated for the abolition of bitterness and the creation of an atmosphere of collaboration and forgiveness.
President Alvi went on to say that public support and ownership are essential when making difficult decisions.
He emphasized that the impending general elections provide a wonderful opportunity to instill the vitality needed to reconstruct the country, underlining that political engagement is at the heart of democracy.
President Alvi’s remarks come as the PTI, his party, and its jailed leader, Imran Khan, face escalating legal difficulties and a government crackdown.
These difficulties, which arose as a result of the May 9 riots, have the potential to affect their participation in the future elections.
