Sheikh Rasheed challenges Electoral Reforms Act in SC
Awami Mulsim League leader said the law is a violation of Article 62,63, and it is based on mala fide intentions.
October 04, 2017
ISLAMABAD: Awami Muslim League leader Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed announced on Wednesday that he has filed a writ petition against the passage of Electoral Reforms Bill 2017, paving way for former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to regain chairmanship of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz.
Speaking at a press conference outside the Supreme Court, he said that the Act is a violation of Article 62,63; and it was based on mala fide intentions.
“There is no precedent of such bills. It is clear the government has given a message to Supreme Court and army that we don’t accept Supreme Court’s decision,” he said.
The National Assembly passed on Monday the Elections Bill 2017.
The bill was ratified by President Mamnoon Hussain the same day.
Enraged opposition members protested the passing of the bill and tore copies of it after it was presented by Law Minister Zahid Hamid.
Members of the opposition also chanted slogans against ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif.
Moreover, the amendment to the bill presented by the Jamaat-e-Islami was rejected by the assembly.
