Only parliament can send me home: Gilani

The PM came down heavy on the opposition, daring it to bring no-trust against him. While addressing the National Assembly after his conviction he made it clear only the House could send him home. PM Gilani said that it was necessary for him to take vote of confidence after being found guilty of contempt of court. He said nobody can disqualify him except the Speaker of the National Assembly‚ through the prescribed procedure in the Constitution. Speaking in the National Assembly on Friday, he said if parliament declared him disqualified he would accept that decision. He said the parliament is supreme and all decisions will be taken in it, adding that all institutions derive strength from the parliament. Referring to the remarks of the leader of the opposition in National Assembly yesterday‚ the Prime Minister said no one can stop him to attend the session of the house. He said he cannot be removed through conspiracies. He said the victory of a PPP candidate in Multan yesterday clearly shows that public still supports them. Prime Minister Gilani said he was not sentenced by the Supreme Court on the charges of corruption or any crime. His crime is that he protected the Constitution of Pakistan. He said Pakistan People’s Party is the creator of the 1973 constitution. We restored it and we will protect it. We will never work against the constitution. Referring to the yesterday s judgment of the Supreme Court‚ Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said Law Minister and his counsel have clarified all the questions regarding the judgment. He said we will file an appeal against judgment. He said all the Presidents enjoy immunity under the Vienna Convention. This is an international law which is applicable throughout the world.