JUI-P Vows to Protect Public Mandate Ahead of Local Body Elections in Quetta

**Quetta:** A grand Councillors Convention organized by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-P) in Quetta’s Shalkot Marriage Hall saw party leaders pledge to safeguard the public mandate and assert their dominance in the upcoming local body elections.

The convention was addressed by JUI-P Balochistan provincial chief and Senator Maulana Abdul Wase, district chief Maulana Abdur Rehman Rafiq, Secretary General Haji Ainullah Shams, senior leaders, provincial assembly opposition leader Mir Younus Aziz Zehri, and other prominent leaders. Members of the provincial and district executive councils, candidates, uncontested councillors, and representatives from all four towns, tehsils, union councils, and wards attended in large numbers.

Speaking at the event, Senator Maulana Abdul Wase said that parties resorting to legal hurdles in local elections are doing so because they cannot face JUI-P’s popular representatives. “The public support for JUI-P is clear, and opponents, realizing their inevitable defeat, are using delaying tactics,” he said. He assured that despite obstacles like Form 47 and other challenges, JUI-P would not allow the public mandate to be stolen.

He strongly opposed any unconstitutional or anti-people legislation and emphasized that the rights to Balochistan’s resources and minerals belong first to the province’s people, which JUI-P will continue to protect. He also raised concerns over any attempts to undermine the 28th Amendment.

District chief Maulana Abdur Rehman Rafiq declared, “The mayoral crown of Quetta will adorn the head of JUI-P,” and urged party workers to engage with the public directly, listen to their problems, and promote JUI-P’s manifesto for peaceful and democratic local elections.

Secretary General Haji Ainullah Shams highlighted that despite irregularities and challenges in the system, JUI-P candidates remain committed to serving the people through organized and disciplined efforts.

The convention underscored JUI-P’s confidence in its street power, public support, and readiness to secure victory in Quetta’s local body elections.