Parvez Elahi, the incarcerated President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former Chief Minister of Punjab, declared on Tuesday that the party would contest the upcoming general elections under the symbol of a cricket bat. Speaking informally to the media at the anti-terrorism court, Elahi expressed confidence that the PTI would garner widespread support in the polls and called on those who had previously left the party to return.
Elahi, currently facing legal challenges, conveyed his determination to participate in the democratic process, urging the Chief Election Commissioner to grant the party the right to organize rallies. He emphasized the importance of a fair electoral environment, stating, “Give them their right and allow taking out rallies.”
Assigning blame for the current economic challenges, Elahi pointed fingers at the Sharif family, alleging that they were utilizing administrative resources to secure votes. In his address, he asserted, “The Sharifs are responsible for the current inflation. We will contest the upcoming polls under the bat symbol, with the hope that all those who had left the party will return to it.”
As the political landscape continues to evolve, Parvez Elahi’s announcement sets the stage for an intriguing electoral battle under the distinctive symbol of the cricket bat. The PTI leader’s call for unity and the party’s symbol choice will undoubtedly be closely watched as the nation prepares for the upcoming general elections.
