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LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Friday passed a resolution, deploring Governor Baligh-ur-Rehman’s move to remove Parvez Elahi as the chief minister.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) MPA Mian Muhammad Aslam Iqbal moved the resolution, calling on President Arif Alvi to take action against the province’s governor.
The opposition — comprising parties from the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) — staged a walkout even before the resolution against the governor was presented.
The resolution mentioned that the “imported government” in the centre has “attacked” Punjab and an attempt is also being made to destabilise the province.
“People, who sold their conscience, have initiated an undemocratic invasion of the house and tried to destabilise the government,” the resolution mentioned.
It also mentioned that the governor exceeded his powers when he issued the notification for the chief minister’s removal and also “disrespected” the Punjab Assembly.
“The president should take notice of this shameful move. The president should also initiate proceedings to remove the governor from his office,” the resolution mentioned, as the reassured its “confidence” in CM Elahi.