RAWALPINDI: A rival candidate has challenged acceptance of Sheikh Rashid’s nomination papers from Rawalpindi’s NA-62 constituency. His papers had been accepted yesterday.
Azmat Mubarak Advocate, a candidate for by election in NA-62, has challenged nomination papers of former federal minister Sheikh Rashid, saying Rahid was facing cases of serious allegations, failed to declare his complete assets and didn’t provide documents of Lal Haveli.
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A candidate involved in criminal cases could not contest election,” Azmat Advocate argued. “Returning Officer didn’t scrutinize his papers,” he further said.
“When he has himself tendered resignation, why and on which basis he is contesting election again,” he said adding that “I will challenge his nomination papers in election tribunal and high court if my plea will be rejected.”
By elections are being held on National Assembly seats across the country on March 16, which fall vacant due to resignations of PTI members.
