New legislation aims to block PTI from getting reserved seats.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan accuses government of trying to block seats reserved for PTI

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan raised concerns about the government’s alleged plans to introduce legislation preventing his party from obtaining seats reserved for women and minorities. He emphasized the importance of the Supreme Court’s ruling declaring PTI eligible for reserved seats and urged the court to ensure its implementation. Barrister Gohar highlighted the unprecedented attempt to challenge the court’s decision in parliament and requested the Supreme Court to take notice of actions against PTI members. The statement came as PML-N introduced a bill restricting independent lawmakers from joining political parties after a certain period.

Supreme Court Verdict and Reserved Seats Issue

The Supreme Court’s ruling favored PTI’s eligibility for reserved seats, countering the Election Commission’s decision. The reserved seats issue arose when PTI-backed candidates won in elections and sought allocation of reserved seats. The ECP denied PTI’s request, leading to legal battles and distribution of reserved seats to other parties. The dispute over reserved seats in assemblies had significant implications on the political landscape.