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Punjab Assembly ruckus

Editorial by Editorial
April 18, 2022

We have just witnessed another controversial election in the murky world of Pakistani politics. Hamza Shehbaz was elected as Punjab Chief Minister in chaotic and violence-marred session of the provincial assembly which turned into a battle ground with melees and completely reckless behaviour.

The session saw deputy speaker Dost Mazari – who was instructed by the court to hold the polls – being manhandled and attacked by PTI, PML-N lawmakers for defecting, and the PML-Q stalwart Pervaiz Elahi, who was a chief ministerial candidate – being severely injured. The lawmakers raised slogans endlessly and also brandished ‘lotas’, a derogatory term for turncoats who have sided with the opposition.

In an unusual move, the Anti-Riot Force of the Punjab Police was sent inside the assembly hall, which is another gross violation of rules. The deputy speaker was compelled to conduct proceedings from the gallery and eventually elected Hamza Shehbaz as the chief minister. By then, the PTI and PML-Q boycotted the polls and accused the other side of stoking the heat.

The incident that occurred in the august provincial assembly is highly deplored and must be vehemently condemned. Although it is not unusual for lawmakers to be engaged in such unparliamentary behaviour, the incident was an attempt to halt the democratic process and spoil the sanctity of parliament. A report into the matter has absolved the PTI, PML-Q MPAs but it is necessary they must be held accountable.

The election was certain to court controversy after the ouster of Imran Khan’s government. The PML-Q was given the coveted post in support but the subsequent events have led to a change in power. The tide turned when the opposition claimed it had the majority and voted Hamza Shehbaz to lead the largest province. This goes without saying that the elections have been tainted and doubts will be raised over its impartiality. 

The ruckus was similar to the incidents which we witnessed earlier this month in the National Assembly. The discord could have been anticipated but the level of hooliganism was unprecedented. The country is still going through political turmoil which could lead to civil unrest. Politicians need to show integrity and good behaviour and also ensure the crisis could not further worsen.

 

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