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PTI Leaders Condemn ‘Traitors’ Amid Controversy Over 26th Constitutional Amendment
PTI leaders Asad Qaiser and Ali Amin Gandapur lash out at MNAs and Senators who backed the 26th Amendment, calling them traitors. They vow action against those who traded their loyalty for personal gain.
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by News Desk
2024-10-21
PTI Leaders Condemn ‘Traitors’ Amid Controversy Over 26th Constitutional Amendment

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Asad Qaiser and Ali Amin Gandapur have fiercely criticized party members who supported the recently passed 26th Constitutional Amendment, labeling them as traitors and vowing to hold them accountable. The PTI leaders expressed outrage over the swift approval of the amendment, which they claim was passed through underhanded methods.

 

Asad Qaiser Calls for Expulsion of Disloyal Members

In a fiery message posted on social media, Asad Qaiser, former Speaker of the National Assembly, called for the immediate suspension of all PTI Senators and MNAs who “traded their conscience” by supporting the amendment. Qaiser accused these members of selling out for money and betraying the party’s cause. He condemned the way the constitutional amendment was passed, describing it as both immoral and unconstitutional.

 

“Those who sold out are traitors,” Qaiser declared, emphasizing that the party is better off knowing who its real supporters are. He questioned the speed at which the amendment was passed, raising concerns about its long-term impact on relations between state institutions. He also questioned the integrity of the parliament members who voted in favor of the amendment, stating that their actions disrespected both the Constitution and the public.

 

Qaiser singled out the lack of representation from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the Senate, criticizing the exclusion of the province from a decision that impacts the entire federation.

 

Allegations of Vote Buying

Qaiser further alleged that members of Parliament were bought off to ensure the passage of the 26th Amendment. He also took a jab at Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, asking whether such actions represented the democracy that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) claims to uphold. Qaiser accused certain elements of threatening members and using unethical tactics to push through the legislation.

 

Ali Amin Gandapur Vows Retribution

Echoing Asad Qaiser’s sentiments, Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, vowed not to spare any members who shifted their loyalty. He announced that disloyal members would be held accountable for their actions, which he labeled a betrayal of both the party and the public.

 

Gandapur also criticized the amendment itself, claiming it was passed to benefit the elite while undermining the judiciary. “If decisions are made by appointing people of one’s choosing, the institutions will not progress,” Gandapur said in a scathing rebuke of the amendment. He promised that by the end of the night, the names of those responsible for betraying the party would be made public, and no one would be allowed to “digest” their disloyalty easily.

 

Internal Friction and Party Discipline

The controversy comes amid claims that four PTI MNAs voted in favor of the amendment, with more allegedly prepared to follow suit. These revelations have deepened rifts within the party, leading to calls for stricter discipline and accountability.

 

Qaiser, in his message, praised the loyalty of PTI’s MNAs and Senators from Punjab, calling them steadfast defenders of the party’s principles. He reiterated PTI’s commitment to the supremacy of the Constitution and law, stating that the fight initiated by the party’s founder is a long and difficult struggle for the nation’s future.

 

Conclusion

Asad Qaiser and Ali Amin Gandapur’s sharp criticism highlights the internal challenges PTI faces following the passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment. With accusations of vote-buying, threats, and unethical behavior, the party leadership appears to be doubling down on efforts to purge disloyal members and restore unity within its ranks.
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