On Saturday, the Supreme Court dealt a blow to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) by revoking its election symbol, citing the party’s failure to conduct intra-party elections in accordance with its constitution. This decision has significantly marginalized PTI, potentially excluding it from the upcoming elections.
Undeterred by the setback and with the PTI-Nazriyati contingency plan proving ineffective, PTI has unveiled a new strategy to navigate the challenges. In a video shared on X, the party revealed its intention to establish a comprehensive database.
This platform aims to empower individuals to search for their respective constituencies, providing information about the PTI candidate and the electoral symbol they are campaigning under.
However, it’s important to note that the website remains inactive as data is still being gathered nationwide. While this tool has the potential to assist in identifying PTI-supported candidates with diverse electoral symbols, its efficacy is uncertain in these early stages.
PTI has expressed concerns about the disappearance of several of its supported candidates, highlighting the potential risks that an online database could expose them to. Furthermore, the strategy may face challenges in a country where internet connectivity is limited.
Even in areas where internet access is available, recent disruptions, often coinciding with PTI’s online events, raise questions about the reliability and success of this approach. As PTI navigates these election hurdles, the outcome of this unique campaign strategy remains to be seen in the dynamic landscape of Pakistani politics.
