LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party Chairman Imran Khan has issued tickets to party candidates for the upcoming Punjab election scheduled for May 14, 2023. The move is being deemed as a significant step for PTI in its bid to secure a landslide victory in the election.
The list has been released on the party website last night, with Fawad Chaudhry tweeting the same on the subject.
پاکستان تحریک انصاف نے پنجاب اسمبلی کی تمام 297 نشستوں پر ٹکٹ جاری کر دئیے ہیں، اس کے ساتھ پنجاب کی چاروں ریجن میں اپیل کمیٹیاں بنا دی گئ ہیں جن میں ٹکٹ پر نظرثانی کیلئے اپیل دائر کی جا سکتی ہے، عمران خان تمام اپیلوں پر حتمی خود فیصلہ کریں گے
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) April 19, 2023
While other political parties in Pakistan remain unsure about the election, PTI has taken a definitive step by distributing party tickets to all 297 seats of the Punjab Assembly. This move is seen as a clear indication of PTI’s determination to win the election and strengthen its position for the future course of political scenario.
In addition to distributing party tickets, PTI has also taken steps to ensure transparency and fairness in the election process. The party has formed appeal committees in the four regions of Punjab to address any concerns related to candidate selection. These committees will provide a platform for people to file applications related to their respective candidates, and the final decision on appeals will be made by Imran Khan.
The decision by PTI to issue tickets to all seats is a bold move, as other political parties have not yet taken such steps. There is still uncertainty surrounding the election, as some political parties have expressed concerns about the fairness of the electoral process if elections are held only in two provinces.
It may be mentioned here that the Punjab election is seen as a decisive event in the political landscape of Pakistan as it sets direction for winning elections for National Assembly seats as well, due to which, all parties generally put their best efforts to secure a victory.