ECP orders PTI to hold intra-party polls within 20 days
In case of failure to hold [intra-party] elections, PTI will not be eligible to secure an election symbol
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ordered the PTI to hold intra-party elections within 20 days to retain the bat as its poll symbol.
ECP on Thursday ruled that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) intra-party polls were not transparent and ordered the party to hold new elections if it wishes to retain its “bat” symbol, in a reserved verdict announced today.
The ECP stated that the PTI failed to hold free and fair intra-party elections, adding that the polls were objectionable and controversial.
“PTI’s intra-party elections cannot be accepted,” stated the verdict, directing it to hold polls and submit the record within seven days.
“If PTI fails to hold elections within 20 days then it will have to face severe consequences. In case of failure to hold [intra-party] elections, the [PTI] will not be eligible to secure an election symbol,” ECP stated.
The ECP had issued notice to the PTI for not holding intra-party polls on August 2.
The electoral watchdog reserved its verdict on the matter on September 13.
