“We Do Not Want Elections Before Reforms”: Golam Parwar

Staff Reporter

Jamaat-e-Islami is willing to give the interim government as much time as needed for a neutral election, not bound by a specific timeline. The government must announce a roadmap for elections after implementing reforms. We do not want elections before reforms.

Jamaat-e-Islami’s Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar made these remarks on Thursday morning while submitting reform proposals at the office of the National Consensus Commission in the Parliament building.

He stated that Jamaat-e-Islami is supporting reforms to ensure free and fair elections. If the elections are like those in 2018, even two years of preparation will be futile.

The Secretary General of Jamaat said that the party has provided several suggestions to ensure impartial elections. They have called for keeping those who cannot remain politically neutral away from the elections. Jamaat has also expressed support for a proportional representation-based election system.

Mia Golam Parwar added that Jamaat-e-Islami will assist the government in its reform efforts. However, it is not possible for all parties to agree on every issue.