Sanaullah voices concern over Punjab Assembly polls
Pakistan
Punjab Assembly elections can cause irreparable damage to country, says Sanaullah
FAISALABAD (Dunya News) – Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Tuesday that simply holding the Punjab Assembly elections could cause irreparable damage to the country.
Addressing a public gathering, Mr Sanaullah said, “If the elections are divided, the country will face dire consequences. Expressing concerns over the alleged audio of the Chief Justice's mother-in-law, saying, "If the Supreme Court does not give a decision, the country will have to bear the consequences".
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Mr Sanaullah clarified that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was not avoiding the elections.
Recalling the 1971 elections, Mr Sanaullah said that the country was divided due to the 1971 elections.
On Monday, Mr Sanaullah appealed the Chief Justice to hold simultaneous elections in the country.
Addressing an event, Mr Sanaullah took a swipe at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, saying, "Imran Khan is not ready to negotiate with the government despite being in the opposition. Imran Khan asks his supporters to abuse political opponents."
"Imran should tell what he did during his time. What projects did Imran initiate and complete during his four-year tenure? Imran was engaged in political revenge against opponents during his rule," Mr Sanaullah berated Mr Khan.
Taking a jibe at Mr Khan over his negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Mr Sanaullah said, "We have been dragged down by Imran Khan's talks with the international lender.
