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JC will strengthen democracy in Pakistan: Imran Khan

Published: 16 Apr 2015 - 02:52 pm | Last Updated: 15 Jan 2022 - 05:41 am

 

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said Thursday that the judicial commission on election rigging will strengthen democracy, regardless of the outcome of its investigation. 

Imran was speaking to reporters shortly before he appeared in front of the judicial commission, which started its ‘open court’ proceedings on Thursday. 

“A total of 26 political parties and groups have approached the commission, which means that the PTI was not the only party (complaining of rigging),” said the PTI chairman. 

He said that it was an historic day for democracy as it was the first time in Pakistan’s history that investigation was being held at the highest level into electoral rigging.  

“This is a bright day for Pakistan's democracy. This would not have happened if not for our protest for 126 days. Everything will be revealed now…people will know how their mandate is stolen,” said Imran.  

“Whatever the outcome of the commission’s investigation, democracy will progress and strengthen Pakistan,” he added.

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