A legal challenge has been lodged against the success notification of PPP leader Yousuf Raza Gilani in NA-148 Multan, with Barrister Taimur Malik filing an appeal to the Lahore High Court's Multan bench seeking to halt the notification process.
Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, a senior judge of the Multan bench, is scheduled to preside over the hearing of the petition shortly, as the legal battle unfolds over the contested election outcome.
The petition targets multiple parties, including Yousuf Raza Gilani himself, the Election Commission of Pakistan, the returning officer (RO), and the city police officer (CPO). According to the petitioner, the RO has allegedly breached Election Rules by prematurely completing the consolidation phase, prompting the appeal to intervene and rectify the perceived irregularities.
The challenge marks a significant development in the electoral landscape of Multan, raising questions about the integrity of the election process and the validity of the results declared in NA-148. As legal proceedings commence, stakeholders await the court's decision, which holds the potential to reshape the political landscape of the constituency.
The outcome of the legal battle will not only impact the future representation of NA-148 but also serve as a litmus test for the transparency and fairness of the electoral process in the region. With the credibility of the election results under scrutiny, the High Court's intervention is poised to provide clarity and address the concerns raised by the petitioner regarding alleged violations of Election Rules.
