The decision to approve the nomination papers of Sheikh Rashid Ahmed for the by-election is a challenge
There are serious allegations against Sheikh Rasheed. A candidate cannot contest elections if he is involved in criminal cases. The RO did not check the institutions. Petitioner’s position
The decision to approve the nomination papers of former Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed for the by-election was challenged in the Election Commission. According to media reports, constituency NA-62 candidate Azmat Mubarak Advocate has challenged the documents, the petitioner has taken the stand that Sheikh Rasheed has serious allegations and he has not fully disclosed the assets, the RO is correct. By not checking, the Election Commission has put a question mark on the transparent, free and impartial election because many criminal cases have been registered against Sheikh Rasheed, a candidate cannot contest the election if he is involved in criminal cases.
While the High Court has stopped the process, Sheikh Rasheed is becoming a security risk for the opposition candidates by playing with the sentiments of the people, there are cases registered against Sheikh Rasheed in other cities besides Murree Islamabad while Lal Haveli. There is also no proof of ownership, institutions have not been scrutinized by RO, in the process of scrutiny it is necessary for the candidate to appear at the appointed time, approval of Sheikh Rasheed’s nomination papers gives an impression of pressure, hence the application. If rejected, they will go to the Election Tribunal and the High Court.
It should be noted that the process of accepting the nomination papers of the candidates for the by-elections in 33 constituencies of the National Assembly continues. Nominations accepted from NA 62 Rawalpindi. Returning Officer Nosheen Israr approved the nomination papers of Sheikh Rashid, the returning officer said that till now the nomination papers of Sheikh Rashid are valid and no one raised any objection while Superintendent Jail has appointed Sheikh Rashid as Returning Officer due to security reasons. Sorry for the front.
