Imran Khan Opposes Replacing Disqualified PTI Members, Criticizes KP Operation
Rawalpindi – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has strongly opposed filling the seats of disqualified PTI members, calling their disqualification “unjust and illegal.” Speaking from Adiala Jail through his sisters, Khan emphasized that no one should contest from the seats of those unfairly removed.
Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, while speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, shared details of their meeting with the PTI founder. She said that one of the sisters, Uzma Khan, along with Bushra Bibi, met Imran Khan in jail, while the other sisters waited outside. Khan inquired about his children and expressed satisfaction over the public’s participation in recent protests despite oppression and pressure.
Aleema Khan quoted Khan as saying, “Even the dictators of the past did not inflict the kind of oppression being carried out today. Yahya Khan divided the country to stay in power. Today, the media is silenced, and sacrifices are needed for true freedom.”
Imran Khan reportedly appreciated public protests in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Punjab, commending the people for standing up. He also announced a new protest date, urging the public to mobilize on **August 14** for what he termed as the struggle for “true freedom.” He instructed PTI leadership to remain steadfast and not fear arrests or imprisonment.
Khan also sent a clear message to the KP government, calling for an immediate halt to the ongoing military operation in the province. He warned that such actions only fuel hatred against PTI. “The operation should be resolved through traditional jirga methods. If Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur cannot stop the operation, he must reconsider his position,” Khan stated.
Khan reiterated his stance that the disqualification of PTI members was illegal, and therefore, their vacant seats should not be contested by replacements.
This statement marks a significant moment in PTI’s political strategy as the party continues to face legal and political challenges.
