Thursday, February 16, 2012

Unanimous 20th Amendment approval shows growing political maturity

Business Recorder


President Awami National Party Asfandyar Wali Khan on Wednesday said unanimous approval of the 20th Constitutional Amendment reflects growing political maturity and confidence of all parties in democratic system.

Talking to APP, he said this amendment would ensure free, fair and transparent electoral process under an independent election commission, would help further strengthen democracy and democratic system in the country.

He said passage of 20th amendment in the National Assembly was the greatest achievement in parliamentary history of the country, reflecting political sagacity of political forces.

He appreciated role of the opposition and other parties for supporting the amendment.

Asfandyar said free, fair and transparent elections in future would protect people's mandate and their trust in parliamentary democracy.

He said now there would be no excuse with any political party for not accepting result of election in future.

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