Rana Bhagwandas excuses himself from CEC candidacy
Earlier, Government and opposition agreed to appoint Justice (r) Rana Bhagwandas as new CEC.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Former Chief Justice of Supreme Court (SC) Justice (r) Rana Bhagwandas refused to become new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Dunya News reported.
According to details, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Senator Raza Rabbani met Justice (r) Rana Bhagwandas at SC Karachi registry.
During this half-hour meeting, PPP leader tried to convince Rana Bhagwandas for the post of CECP but didn’t find any positive response.
Talking to Dunya News, Justice (r) Rana Bhagwandas said that he has excused to become new CEC.
Earlier, Government and opposition have agreed to appoint Justice (r) Rana Bhagwandas as new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Dunya News reported on Thursday.
According to sources, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and opposition leader Khursheed Shah established contact to discuss the matter of appointment of new Chief Election Commissioner following which Justice (r) Rana Bhagwandas’s candidacy was mutually agreed upon.
The leaders also agreed to repeal constitutional obstacle in Rana’s appointment; an amendment bill will be presented in national assembly tomorrow (Friday).
According to current constitutional position, chairman FPC cannot be appointed on constitutional post immediately after employment tenure.
