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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani congratulated the unofficially declared newly elected members of National Assembly and Provincial Assemblies in the bye elections on Saturday.
In a statement, the prime minister said the success of the newly elected members was a clear manifestation that people trust their parliament.
He said the high voter turnout in the bye elections has proved that people across the country have confidence in the democratic process.
The prime minister expressed the hope that democratic institutions will be strengthened as people think that progress and prosperity of the country is possible only through democracy.
Despite completion of four years of the assemblies, the enthusiastic participation of people in the bye elections makes it evident that only a democratic system can ensure representation of aspirations of the people, he added.
Prime Minister Gilani said the election of young candidates is appreciable as it shows that democracy has a bright future in Pakistan. He said the success of young candidates shows that they are determined to fully take part in the political system of the country.
"The 20th amendment has ensured transparent elections and now nobody can point a finger at the results of elections," he added.
