RAWALPINDI: Despite unity shown by PML-N leaders a few days ago, scores of workers held a protest in Dhoke Ratta against the nomination of former MNA Malik Shakil Awan for PP-18.

The protesters, who were supporters of former MPA Ziaullah Shah, burnt the election posters and banners of the PML-N ticket holder.

They demanded the party withdraw the decision to give ticket to Mr Awan. Later, the protesters dispersed peacefully.

Mohammad Saleem, a party worker from College Road, said the PML-N should field local candidates from the city area who knew the workers. He said in the past the party failed to accommodate local candidates and lost the elections.

“The PML-N made an unpopular decision in the last elections and failed to elect its candidate even though it had a majority of voters and supporters in the area,” said Mohammad Khurram from Iqbal Road.

He said party workers should be consulted before making such decisions.

Published in Dawn, June 25th, 2018