Amid rising political tension and protests over the alleged vote rigging in the Feb 8 general elections, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has come out with a piece of advice to the protesting parties and individuals: pursue legal recourse instead of agitation.

In a statement issued hours after Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaqat Ali Chattha made startling allegations of rigging in the elections, providing an impetus to the agitating parties, the caretaker premier warned that violence and agitation would not be tolerated in the country.

He said the recently conducted elections in the country had been a step towards promoting democracy and significant turnout from all segments of society, including both genders, had been acknowledged internationally.

Post-elections, he said, it was imperative that all the stakeholders realise that victory and defeat were inherent aspects of democratic processes.