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Punjab Speaker Files Disqualification Reference Against 26 Opposition MPAs
Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan submits disqualification reference against 26 Sunni Ittehad Council members over ruckus, vandalism. Says violators of constitution don't deserve to stay in the House.
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by News Desk
2025-07-03
Punjab Speaker Files Disqualification Reference Against 26 Opposition MPAs

Speaker of the Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmed Khan has submitted a disqualification reference to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against 26 opposition members belonging to the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), following their alleged misconduct during the June 27 assembly session.

After meeting with ECP officials in Islamabad, Malik Ahmed Khan spoke to the media, stating that the reference had already been submitted and that Tuesday’s meeting was held to discuss some key legal matters regarding the process.

“These individuals who abuse, vandalize, and create chaos do not deserve any leniency,” the speaker remarked. “The PTI-backed SIC members have turned Form 47 into a mockery. Those who violate the Constitution have no right to remain part of this assembly.”

Background of the Incident

The 26 opposition members are accused of disrupting proceedings and vandalizing property during the provincial assembly session held on June 27. The next day, June 28, Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan announced their suspension and declared his intention to pursue their disqualification.

The speaker reiterated that upholding the Constitution is non-negotiable and stressed that the dignity of the House must be preserved at all costs.

Legal Route Forward

The Election Commission is now expected to review the reference and determine whether the lawmakers in question can be disqualified under constitutional provisions. If accepted, it could significantly shift the balance of power in the Punjab Assembly.

The Sunni Ittehad Council, largely backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has not yet formally responded to the reference, but insiders suggest legal challenges are likely to follow.

This development marks a deepening of the political tension in Punjab as the PTI-aligned opposition continues to accuse the government of suppressing dissent.
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