Faisal Raza Abidi resigns from Senate

Irfan Haider Published April 17, 2014

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Faisal Raza Abidi on Thursday announced his resignation from the Upper House after almost five years.

Commenting on a point of order, Abidi said the Senate had failed to provide justice to him regarding his case against former Chief Justice of Pakistan Ifitkhar Chaudhry.

The PPP Senator said he had registered a case against the former chief justice under the Constitution which stated that he had violated the decisions of the judicial council.

Abidi added that the Senate chairman had assured him that the investigation report would be tabled within three days in the Upper House regarding his case.

“Can you inform me on the status of my case,” he questioned.

He also said that Parliament was the supreme organ of the state but parliamentarians violated the Constitution frequently.

Abidi said his leadership had asked him to resign from his Senate seat, adding that it was the right of the party to take resignations from any member of parliament.

Talking to journalists outside the Parliament House, Abidi also said that he would not join any political party in the future and would run a non-political organisation ‘Voice of Pakistan Martyrs’ in the future.

Later, Deputy Chairman Senate Sabir Baloch appreciated the role of Senator Abidi in the Upper House.

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Khangul

Apr 17, 2014 07:14pm

A real ambassador of sectarian harmony resigns for much bigger mission!

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mjk

Apr 17, 2014 07:30pm

" Abidi also said that he will not join any political party in future " Don't give a second thought, right away jump on Altaf Hussain's bandwagon. You are the right material for MQM. Altaf Bhai needs a a 'fiery' speaker to invigorate his sagging party.

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Syed Ahmed

Apr 17, 2014 07:37pm

Senator of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Faisal Raza Abidi said that parliament is the supreme organ of the state but the members of parliament violate the constitution frequently. He was asked to resign by the Party leadership, which he honoured. Irrespective of their oath, the judges including the CJ also violated the constitution. Only a military man is to be tried. For sure Abdi is not insane.

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Abdullah N

Apr 17, 2014 07:43pm

Well he enjoyed the ride,enjoyed the perks of a senator, enjoyed the fun while it lasted. Now is the time to take over a reputable Immam Bargha, a proper forum to serve the community.

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SHN

Apr 17, 2014 07:47pm

Wishing him the best of luck with his future goals in bringing Pakistan together and eliminating the Taliban once and for all. He is by far one of the most patriotic Pakistani politicians till date, and has taken initiative to bring the Shia and Sunni sect together as one via MWM and Sunni Ittehad Council alliance. No one else has ever done this, other than MQM. You may disagree, but the facts are facts.

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ZAK

Apr 17, 2014 07:49pm

It is becoming more and more apparent that the Peoples Party is reducing itself as the representative of the feudals and waderas of rural Sindh. They have consistently denied the urban populations of Karachi and Hyderabad their right to govern their cities under the Local Government system. As a Pakistani living out of the country, I see this with distaste and concern.

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Nizamuddin Ahmad Aali

Apr 17, 2014 08:09pm

We do not want a senator who promotes dictatorship and absence of democracy. This is a example of the after effect of prolonged military regimes that journalists and law makers justify the need of dictatorship which is against the constitution of Pakistan also is the favorite document Mr. Abidi like to carry and quote all the time. Good by senator and good luck.

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Gul

Apr 17, 2014 08:13pm

The loud mouth Railway minister Saad Rafique should resign too. But he won't have the courage,

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Omar

Apr 17, 2014 08:14pm

@mjk: I have seen him take very harsh anti MQM stance before zardari instructed him to tone down his attach against MQM. But in Pakistan politicians can do about face more often than they wash it , so no surprise if he joins MQM.

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qbc

Apr 17, 2014 08:30pm

A true legend we saut

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Shahpur

Apr 17, 2014 08:38pm

He along with many other "Like Minded, Young, Frustrated, Disgusted and Disillusioned", should form a new party, and he should not become part of any existing, groups. Until he announce such an intention, he would not know how many are waiting to get out of the grips of the few, who dominate the Pakistani politics and houses of Parliaments.

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Shahpur

Apr 17, 2014 08:45pm

@ZAK: Or you can say, they are going home.

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APatel, USA

Apr 17, 2014 08:51pm

***"He also said that Parliament was the supreme organ of the state but parliamentarians violated the Constitution frequently."*** After taking such a bold step by resigning from the senate, Mr. Abidi should be bold enough to highlight a few parliamentarians along with their VIOLATIONS, so that the innocent people of Pakistan can see the real picture of our politicians. How many parliamentarians have so far gone under trail for **TREASON** ?

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Karachi Wala

Apr 17, 2014 08:51pm

This will be a great loss for PPP.

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Naveed Javed

Apr 17, 2014 10:15pm

Wonderful commitment being shown by PPP towards Democracy as they demand the resignation from a hardcore Jiyala who is becoming a threat to democracy!

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APatel, USA

Apr 17, 2014 10:45pm

@Nizamuddin Ahmad Aali: The constitution of Pakistan is just on papers, none of the parliamentarians or politicians follow it.

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Syed Ahmed

Apr 18, 2014 01:08am

@Gul: Saad Rafique, not only loud mouth but a .... .I heard Sheikh Rashid saying that his performance as Railway Minister is showing signs of improvement. May Allah give him courage to follow the right path and keep the wheels rolling.

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mansoor

Apr 18, 2014 02:07am

The street fighter has gained lot of respect by resigning. Democracy has been strengthened. Positive from Pakistan

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Najam N

Apr 18, 2014 02:58am

He was not elected by people, he was selected by PPP. Party sent , party took him.

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RAZ

Apr 18, 2014 03:41am

The question is - why we need a Railway minister ? A good CEO and a Board of Directors should run this organization.

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Pakistani

Apr 18, 2014 04:01am

People of substance & character can only bring change to this society.It our obligation to support them

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adnan

Apr 18, 2014 05:36am

maybe there is still hope for Pakistan after all.. seems to be a pretty selfless decision there but what would cause one to follow someone like zardari and co leaves a big pressing question on the mans judgment and character..but as they say .. sometimes... der aye. dorost aye.. or in English better late then never.

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GUNBOSS

Apr 18, 2014 06:00am

Good riddence

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Aftab Alam Khan

Apr 18, 2014 08:13am

How the deputy chairman senate appreciates the role of Mr Abidi when he is not informed about the status of his case registered against the then Chief. Justice of Pakistan. Lip service should be avoided.

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Tahir Amjad

Apr 19, 2014 09:00am

@SHN: ha ha ha ha hahahaha

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