The prospects of restoring Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intra-party elections and ‘Bat’ as his electoral symbol have hit a snag as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has raised seven objections regarding the party's recent internal elections held on March 3.
The ECP's concerns have shed light on some glaring discrepancies in PTI's internal democratic processes.
Details of the objections put forth by the ECP have come to light, highlighting concerns over the registration of the PTI.
Among the objections, it has been noted that PTI failed to conduct intra-party elections as mandated by Section 208 of the Elections Act over the past five years.
Furthermore, the ECP has flagged PTI's failure to furnish the requisite documents for registration under Section 202. Additionally, an objection has been raised regarding the non-submission of documents pertaining to the intra-party elections by the party.
These objections have thrown a wrench in the efforts to reinstate PTI's intra-party elections, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the party's internal democratic processes.
The ECP’s move is seen as a significant setback for PTI, which has been grappling with internal divisions and external challenges.
