Islamabad: Election Commission (EC) has adjourned till August 9 hearing of its suo motu notice pertaining to violation of electoral code of conduct by Imran Khan on the written assurance by PTI chairman for not using foul language again in his election speeches.
EC has decided to issue notices to former speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayyaz and other candidates on contempt of derogatory speeches.
EC Thursday took up for hearing motto notice in connection with the derogatory speeches delivered by PTI chairman Imran Khan during election campaign.
Babar Awan, the lawyer of Imran Khan appeared before the court on behalf of PTI chairman on this occasion.
At the inception of hearing, EC member Sindh Abdul Ghaffar Somro inquired from Babar Awan that Imran Khan has used very abusive language while delivering speeches during public meetings and you will have heard because you are always with him
Babar Awan repliedî yes I have heard and what has happened more I want to tell you with your permission.
Babar Awan played the video clip of former speaker Assembly Sardar Ayyaz Sadiq on this occasion and said that such words are being used here. Such words were used about the family members, Nikah and weddings.
ëíWords like Taliban Khan and other bad words are being used for Imran Khan. PTI does not say not to issue noticesíí Babar added.
Member Punjab Altaf Ibrahim replied to this that there are still more notices to be issued.
Babar Awan further said that donkey is an ordinary word, even teachers sometimes say donkey.
EC said what teachers says is another thing.
Babar held that Sardar Ayyaz Sadiq has said that a person from one province says to other province that who casts vote is ì Beghairatî.
EC said on this occasion ìBe careful, it should not happen again.
ëíEnsure us that it will not happen again, election campaigns are underway and we do not want such things to happen in futureíí, EC observed
Member KPK Irshad Qaisar said to counsel for Imran Khan ì such language and tone should not be used which may foment hate and provocation.
Babar Awan agreed to provide written assurance from Imran Khan.
It is to be mentioned that EC had taken the suo moto notice against PTI chairman on using foul language on the basis of media reports . EC has adjourned the hearing till 9th August.
On the other hand Saeed Ahmed Gujar, the candidate of Allah-o-Akbar Tehreek appeared before EC during the hearing of suo moto notice regarding the placement of the name of Milli Muslim League (MML) on the banners of the candidates of Allah-o- Akbar Tehreek.
EC inquired what is your relation with MML as the name of name of MML backed candidate is mentioned on your banner.
Candidate Saeed Ahmed Gujar replied that he enjoys the support of MML, however give me the chance to hire a lawyer.
On this EC has summoned the candidate and lawyer along with the written reply on Friday.
EC has decided to issue notices to former speaker of National Assembly Sardar Ayyaz and other PML-N leaders for using insulting remarks in speeches.
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