Contradictions Arise in Election Commission’s Position on Reserved Seats Case

Justice Jamal Mandukhel inquired about the BAP party’s participation in the elections and whether there were restrictions on allocating specific seats.

ISLAMABAD: During a Supreme Court hearing, a significant contradiction surfaced regarding the Election Commission’s stance on reserved seats.

Justice Ayesha Malik questioned the rationale behind allocating specific seats to the BAP party in KP during previous elections, highlighting that the decision appeared to lack legal basis and had not undergone proper scrutiny. Responding to queries, the Election Commission’s lawyer indicated that the decision had been taken after considering all relevant parties, prompting Justice Malik to critique the Commission’s inconsistency.

Justice Jamal Mandukhel inquired about the BAP party’s participation in the elections and whether there were restrictions on allocating specific seats. The Chief Justice commented on the apparent shifts in legal arguments, noting a lawyer’s changing stance on different occasions.

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Advocate General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa expressed dissatisfaction with the Election Commission’s conduct, stating concerns about fairness in KP elections. He echoed previous arguments suggesting that BAP had not contested general seats in the province, while also acknowledging their significant presence in Balochistan.

The justices continued to debate the Election Commission’s past decisions and the implications for future electoral practices, emphasizing transparency and adherence to electoral rules.

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