LAHORE: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif indirectly taunted the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) for its allegations of rigging in the 2013 general election by saying the cantonment board polls exposed the reality of the accusations.

Greeting PML-N candidates on their success in the local body elections of cantonment boards here on Sunday, he said, “The results of local elections have shown a mirror to those levelling allegations of rigging in 2013 elections.”

He said the nation would never forgive those who created hurdles in the journey to progress through sit-ins. He alleged that energy projects had been delayed due to “protest politics” the previous year and efforts were made through sit-ins to shake the confidence of people in the democratic process.

The chief minister said the success of PML-N nominees reflected full confidence of the people in party policies and the results proved that people loved the PML-N and its leadership.

The chief minister assured residents of the constituencies where the PML-N did not succeed that they were also his constituencies and development process would continue there like in other areas.

Published in Dawn, April 27th, 2015

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