ISLAMABAD: On Saturday, Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa refuted allegations linking him to the alleged election rigging on February 8. In response to accusations made by Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chatta, who implicated the Chief Election Commissioner and CJP Isa in election irregularities, CJP Isa convened a meeting of Supreme Court judges in his chamber.
Addressing journalists in Islamabad, Chief Justice Isa dismissed the allegations as baseless and lacking any supporting proof or evidence. He asserted, “These are baseless allegations without any proof and evidence. You can accuse me of anything.” CJP Isa emphasized that accusers must present credible evidence to substantiate their claims.
Earlier in the day, Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chatta resigned from his post, admitting to pressuring returning officers to manipulate results for at least 13 MNA candidates in the Rawalpindi Division.
In a dramatic manner, Chatta announced his self-surrender to the police for election rigging, expressing a belief that he deserved capital punishment and should be hanged at Rawalpindi’s Ketcheri Chowk.
Furthermore, Chatta alleged that losing candidates were declared winners with an improbable lead of 50,000 votes each. The unfolding events, involving serious accusations, the resignation of a key official, and the Chief Justice’s response, underscore the complex and contentious nature of the electoral process, prompting heightened scrutiny and public concern. As the situation evolves, the need for transparency and accountability in the electoral system becomes increasingly paramount.
