Rejection of no-confidence motion against Imran Khan an attack on Parliament, democracy: Pakistan's Opposition
India Today
The opposition parties in Pakistan released a joint statement on Thursday saying that the rejection of the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan was a violation of the Constitution and an attack on Parliament.
Pakistan's opposition parties, in a joint statement, called the rejection of the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan by the Deputy Speaker an "attack on Parliament". The statement by the Opposition came days after the Pakistan National Assembly was dissolved and Imran Khan was de-notified as the Pakistan prime minister following a demand for a no-trust vote in the assembly.
"Rejecting the no-confidence motion [was a violation of the Constitution and] an attack on Parliament. The unconstitutional ruling of the Deputy Speaker is an attack on the basis of democracy," the joint statement by the united opposition was quoted by Dunya news in one of its news reports on Thursday.
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The United Opposition also demanded "the immediate repeal of this unconstitutional measure" and action against those responsible for "attacking the constitution".
"Those responsible for attacking the constitution should be identified and given exemplary punishment," the statement said.
The United Opposition also said Pakistan Constitution Day will be observed on April 8.
"On April 8, Pakistan Constitution Day will be observed across the country. Imams will highlight the sanctity of the constitution in Friday prayer sermons. Rallies will be held in provincial capitals," the statement read.
