Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) called for nationwide protests on March 2, challenging the alleged manipulation in the 2024 general elections, with support from various political factions.
Following a discussion with PTI’s founder, Imran Khan, Secretary General Omar Ayub criticized the integrity of the elections. Ayub, also a prime ministerial nominee, decried the electoral discrepancies.
He announced PTI’s plans for protests alongside allies, decrying the usurpation of PTI’s rightful seats. Ayub highlighted the party’s resolve, noting Imran Khan’s confidence despite imprisonment.
The party aims to challenge the alleged electoral fraud in courts and legislative assemblies, affirming their commitment to truth.
PTI has nominated Amir Dogar and Junaid Khan as National Assembly speaker and deputy speaker, respectively.
Sher Afzal Marwat, a central PTI figure, echoed the call for March 2 protests, following directives from Imran Khan. Marwat outlined the focus on internal party strategy and confirmed PTI members’ assembly attendance for oath-taking on February 29. He also mentioned Khan’s intention to correspond with the IMF, aligning with PTI’s perspective.
This month’s elections, marked by unprecedented scale, concluded without a clear majority, contrary to political expectations.
Despite leading in the polls, PTI expressed dissatisfaction with the electoral outcome, alleging unfair practices. Asserting its majority claim, PTI plans peaceful demonstrations against the alleged election rigging.
Concurrently, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), as the second and third largest parties, are poised to form governments in the Centre, Punjab, and Balochistan.
 calls for countrywide protests on March 2, challenging the alleged rigging in the 2024 general elections. The party claims widespread electoral manipulation and plans to seek justice through peaceful demonstrations.){kind=link}