Pakistan: Holding of local bodies’ election on non party basis challenged in LHC

PPP Punjab has challenged the Punjab government’s decision to hold local bodies’ elections in the province on non party basis, in the Lahore High Court.

The petition has been filed by counsel for PPP Punjab, Sardar Latif Khosa. The petitioner has taken plea in the petition that holding of local bodies polls on non party basis is against the real spirit of constitution as a parliamentary democratic system is in place in the country. He contended that the national and provincial assemblies and the sitting government came into being through polls held on party basis. Therefore, holding local bodies’ elections on non party basis amounts to a breach of the constitution. Such elections will fuel corruption in the society, he pleaded. Certain fundamental clauses of the local government act also run contrary to the constitution. He pleaded to the court to nullify the decision for holding local bodies’ election on non party basis in the province. - See more at: http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/09/13/city/lahore/holding-of-local-bodies-election-on-non-party-basis-challenged-in-lhc/#sthash.J16q6JNN.dpuf