Electoral reforms: MQM-P to forward recommendations to Centre

Latest Oct, 25 2022
Electoral reforms: MQM-P to forward recommendations to Centre
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KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) held in a session discussed recommendations regarding electoral reforms. Following directives of MQM-P convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, central leaders mulled over recommendations regarding electoral reforms.

Sources said that MQM-P will forward recommendations to law ministry after concluding consultation process. MQM-P leaders urged scrutiny of census data, delimitation and voter lists. They said that delimitation should be made in accordance with Constitution and law.

Earlier Rabita Committee of MQM-P held key session after talks with Pakistan Peoples’ Party. RC chaired by convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui held consultations over political situation, party policy, by-polls and other matters. RC members reviewed strategy for upcoming by-polls and Local Government elections. Sources said that MQM-P RC members discussed weaknesses in party policy, decision making and organisational structure. MQM-P leaders recommended to maintain contact with dissident activities and voters at earliest.

MQM-P central leaders took RC members into confidence regarding implementation of political agreements with PPP and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz) and recent meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 25 2022

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