LAHORE|: The PTI has issued a strict direction to its MPAs for casting their votes in favour of PML-Q leader Parvez Elahi for the prized slot of Punjab’s chief ministership and warned Article 63(a) will be applied to the defiant lawmakers, well-placed sources revealed Tuesday.
It is pertinent to mention here that the coveted slot fell vacant after the resignation of Usman Buzdar following a deal between the ruling PTI and PML-Q a few days back.
In a notice issued by PTI Secretary General Asad Umar, the party lawmakers have been made bound to cast their votes for Parvez Elahi during the upcoming elections to pick Usman Buzdar’s replacement.
“PTI Chairman Imran Khan has nominated Parvez Elahi as a candidate for the slot of Punjab chief minister, hence, all the MPAs are directed to cast their votes for him” read the notice.
It further said that absence will also be considered as a breach of discipline. Article 63(a) of the constitution will be applied to those MPS who cast their votes against the party police or remain absent from the crucial session.
“References will be filed against defiant lawmakers,” warned the notice.