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Imran claims 2013 polls ‘biggest fraud’ in Pakistan’s history
SIALKOT: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Saturday night claimed that the May 11 general elections last year were the biggest fraud in the country’s history, DawnNews reported.
Speaking to a rally organised here to protest against alleged rigging in last year’s polls, he said the people were looking at the judiciary to get justice, adding that they would be justified to go out on the streets if they were deprived of this fundamental right.
Pointing towards alleged rigging in several constituencies and typing mistakes by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Khan demanded of ‘the free judges of the country’ to deliver justice. He also pointed out sacrifices given by the PTI for the free judiciary.
Assailing the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) for being hesitant in investigating the alleged rigging, the PTI chief said the government was scared about its future.
He reiterated that the vote went to some while the seats went to another.
The cricketer-turned-politician alleged that the DPO Hafizabad ran the election campaign for the PML-N. The rally administration played an audio recording as a proof.
Imran Khan also criticised the budget presented earlier this month by the government, saying those who looted public money will prosper while the poor will get poorer due to this budget.
“System of oppression cannot go any further … we will go to courts and come out on the streets as well,” he added.
Reacting to Khan’s speech, Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah said those who have failed to run a province are talking about running the whole country.
“Rigging rhetoric has become Imran’s favourite pastime,” he said.
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We need justice free of rigging in a civilised society (if there is any).
IK is turning into an opportunist. He must show performance in KP and wait for his turn.
Truth
I am not a fan of PTI, but IK is right on the money when he demands fair and clean elections so that the people must have the ability to elect their representatives and then hold them accountable. Such is their basic right which has always been violated by the establishment.
To me there is a simple solution to this. Verify the votes in the 4 halqas. If pmln still winners from there Imran will have to shut up. If pmln claim they didn't rig they should jump to do this. The fact they haven't so far only shows that they have something to hide.
And to all my pmln friends. While you are typing that KP govt has failed, maybe you can address my point above as well?
He gives at least some hope to ordinary people, of some light at the end of this DARK tunnel of hopelessness. .
We know but what can we do, in pakistan every honest person is helpless
Sorry Imran Khan. U are the biggest fraud in Pakistan's history. Learn to run one province first.
I think imran khan is right. Why the N league is hesitant to verify 4 constituencies.
Elections have always been like this and nothing will change unless Bio-metric system is adopted. let this Einstien suggest some other measures for fair elections.
I liked personally IK but I want to see his "CHANGES" in KPK unfortunately I have not seen any yet though he promised of 90 days. Health Emergency is just on paper, children were dieing due to be expired medicine in KPK. Security we know its still very bad through IK believe he has turned Peshawar into London. Education has plunged 2% lower. The PML-N has brought lots of projects for Punjab if we compare to KPK I dont see any match between SS and Khatak Sahib.
I don't understand why IK is demanding only 4 constituencies where he lost. He knows that in Election magnetic ink was not used and therefore its not possible to identify 100% and error could occur more often. Even if Govt accept his proposal who would accept the result? IK already doubts EC and PMLN can blame to lack of technology. Its just to fool the people of Pakistan what i see is IK can't wait till 2018 he fears he might would lose charm till 2018 in youth. He knows even 1 project in punjab by PMLN gets successful then he would not get majority in punjab in 2018 which is vital to make government in center.
PMLN time gain tactics will not work. They are now changing the voting bags at the questioned Seats. IK needs to turn the heat up. If their is no realisation of justice than PMLN is digging their own grave.
Ok, Mr Khan, if you think there was rigging in the elections than what is the solution for this issue. At least give us an idea what are we supposed to do? If you will keep repeating your self, then we will keep listening to your rheotric
Why is IK not agreeing to recount/verification in 4 constituencies where his party has supposedly won? also why is he trying to browbeat and force the courts to give judgement in his favour? that is not justice, that is just ghunda gardee
Even if you an opponent of IK, you can't negate that what he is saying is a truth and that in going forward there should be a foolproof election system agreed between all parties.
This is because you were in it. Don't give yourself so much credit and start with the reality. In order to run you need to walk first.
@Malveros IK is asking for free and fair elections and your calling him a fraud! Is it me or has IK got plmn n ppp fans rattled if so IK is right change has come! No more friendly opposition!!! We are right behind you IK
Khan Sahb you are absolutely right. Yours Sialkot speech was unusually comprehensive. I'm once again returned to you. I am extremely against current bureaucratic system and DPO's election campaign is also one proof that demands its complete overhauling.
why is verifying 4 halkas such a problem
For the first time in the history of Pakistan, there is someone that has taken an honest stand for the people and the future of this country. Your da man IK.
Whatever happend this was not the change ordinary and intelligent pakistani's we're looking forward to.its like watching boring reruns.
May be 2013 elections were rigged. Nothing unusual with a nation which has long last its moral compass. However, if Imran had won the election it would have been the biggest farce for the Pakistani nation. IK who was representing himself and his party as modern and forward-looking would have taken the country into the middle ages in association with the Talibans and the other religious parties of Pakistan. Thanks God Imran's PTI did not get into power!
@AW Go see Ishaq Dar's response! Haha! He destroyed Imran Khan!
Country is fraud why talk about election
He is asking for recount of votes in 4 seats. If Nawaz Sharif won those seats fairly, what is he afraid of ?
No use to cry on spoiled milk. Let it gone and forget it for ever since you are part of the game.
Keep doing what you are doing IK... InsHaAllah Allah swt will reward you for your intention.
@Sajid Khan yes I agree and I think judiciary is playing his game by opening recounts and providing fuel to fire. Why they just cannot ignore Khan or PTI's requests and don't do any progress?? Now he has more stories to tell..
@salman but salman according to PML-N here is no point in verification. Nawaz Sharif has a good grip on Pakistan's problem and now fixing it one by one... His crisis management skills are also excellent so far as ever since he has been a PM there are no crisis surfaced. According to PML-N Elections were not fair but they accepted in the largest interest of the country... PML just cannot understand what IK wants? Why can't IK live in some state guest house and enjoy life? Its time IK learn politics from PML-N
Khan Sahb you are absolutely right. Yours Sialkot speech was unusually comprehensive. Current electroral and bureaucratic systems are extremely inept and inefficient. Fraud in election and DPO's election campaign are proofs that demand their complete overhauling.
@Malveros. No the biggest fraud in the country are people who rig elections and people who support them :)
I find most of the critics of IK out of logic, if ECP itself accepts somewhere they where not able to hold fare elections(Karachi) and somewhere it was typing error and so on, then there remains no reason to suspect the electoral process. If there was nothing to hide, recounting for four seats wouldn't have taken that much time. It may take PTI years to convince ECP to do recounting/or it mayn't happen at all but I believe their struggle will definitely reform the electoral process.
He has to find something all the time. First it was drones. Then negotiations. Now it is rigging. And then he and his comrades repeat that day and night. Please move on IK.
If he believes so strongly, first honest action would be to resign from the parliament !
ZA Bhutto's judicial murder was a 1000 times bigger fraud than anything else in Pakistan's history. Zia's election promise was also a huge one.
I belong to PTI, but I don't know why Imran is digging the base of democracy. I thinking to leave PTI.
Every time Imran wants to talk about biggest fraud, he should also talk about supporting the referendum of Musharraf. That was far bigger fraud
Bus ab sari zindagi isi baat pe rotay rehna. IK you've turned into a cry-baby. Come on dude, grow up! Whatever has been done let it be in past and think how can you make any improvements for future. You have a great opportunity to make a change in KPK - show what your tsunami can do - if you really think you can. Prove yourself to be MIGHTY rather than beg for being BIG!
PML-Q Leadership can better deliver.
@Ahmad please leave as if you can not stand against wrong and don't want to support your leader who is trying to correct the things in the country.
These demands can be solve in time, election commission has already announce electronic balloting in next election. Imran khan has a life time opportunity to uplift his province in Singapore style. He has all the recourses and help.
This mantra is old now? What is new thing that is practical and needs to be imposed. People need food water shelter jobs and smiles
No hopes after observing the current party attitude. It seems they are interested in getting power as early as possible by hook or crook.
If this election was fraud then PTI was main gainer in this election, why not PTI resign from KPK and from National Assembly to reject the election.... over the year they have been getting all the privileges and million of rupees for their salaries and other perks.... so by crying that election is not fair is meaning less... everybody knows agencies feeding Imran khan for creating justification of toppling democracy ... childish attitude of IK will ruin his own party in long run.....
Absolutely true.....and what a shame Justice (r) Fakhru Bhai went out in this sad manner.
The incumbent was PPP govt. If there was rigging as IK says, then why would it happen in PML favor? IK is the classical fox with sour grapes. What has he done in KP for last one year. I hope Pakistanis are sane enough to see this playboy's crazy behavior
@Sajid Khan I guess you are not following surveys. KPK leads all the charts in public satisfaction. If you think performance is only about visible projects such as overhead bridges and roads then my friend you need to rethink it.