Multan: Former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said that no government could be formed without PPP.

“Let me tell you one thing, no government can be formed without PPP,” he said addressing press conference here.

“PPP is only ideological party in Pakistan. Its sacrifices for human rights, upholding of Constitution, rule of law, women empowerment and minority rights are in front of everyone.

You have seen that in subcontinent, no other family has rendered more sacrifices than Bhutto family,” he said.Responding to question, he said it was Election Commission of Pakistan’s responsibility to hold free and fair polls.

“I feel there should be level playing field for all in elections and no one should be given preference,” he said. Commenting on large number of objections raised by ECP on candidates’ nomination papers, he said, “Our party has given its stance, even Bilawal Bhutto has.

He spoke of level playing field. Returning officer has raised objections on some nomination papers. Now we have to see what their legal team is working on.”

Gilani was also asked about nomination papers of PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi being rejected. “I won’t repeat my stance over it. Policy statement I or Bilalwal had to give was already given,” he said.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 01 2024

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