Lahore, Senator Sherry Rehman, Vice-President of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has vehemently condemned the ongoing attacks on PPP members in various regions of Pakistan, especially targeting the party’s presence in Lahore’s NA-127 constituency ahead of the forthcoming elections. She has called upon the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to ensure impartiality and take immediate action against these incidents, emphasizing the need for a fair and violence-free electoral process.

According to Pakistan Peoples Party, during a press conference held on Tuesday, Senator Rehman highlighted the recent assaults on PPP workers, attributing some of the violence to supporters of PML-N’s Ata Tarrar, including local police involvement. She stressed the importance of conducting elections without coercion or intimidation, allowing the democratic process to proceed unimpeded.

Rehman pointed out that no First Information Reports (FIRs) have been lodged for the attacks on PPP offices within the NA-127 constituency, where PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is a candidate. She criticized the lack of action from the ECP and underscored that the commission should serve the interests of all parties equally, not just a select few.

In addition to addressing security concerns, Senator Rehman announced a significant political development: 20 former members of PML-N and PTI, including councilors and nazims, have joined the PPP. This move signifies a growing coalition around the PPP and its principles as the elections approach.

Among the new PPP members are notable figures such as Malik Sadiq, former Nazim from PML-N, and Haji Ikram, former chairman from PTI, highlighting a shift in political allegiances within the region. Furthermore, the Chairman of All Pakistan Langah Jamaat, Sardar Pir Bakhsh Langah, has also expressed support for Bilawal Bhutto in the NA-127 race, marking a significant endorsement for the PPP campaign.

Senator Rehman’s statements reflect the PPP’s commitment to a peaceful and democratic electoral process, free from the influence of violence and political coercion. As the elections draw near, the PPP’s call for ECP intervention underscores the critical need for a level playing field where all parties can compete fairly and without fear.