The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Friday served show cause notice to its Senator Bahramand Tangi for ‘supporting’ a resolution adopted by Senate, seeking delay in February 8 general elections due to security concerns, reported 24NewsHD TV channel Friday.
The Senator has been directed to submit a reply within a week after he, according to the show-cause notice, violated the party leadership’s direction and the policies.
The Upper House of Parliament adopted a resolution, which was moved by independent Senator Dilawar Khan during a session with only 14 lawmakers in attendance. It sought polls delay in the light of extreme weather in hilly areas and the deteriorating security situation.
According to the show-cause notice, Senator Bahramand Tangi “supported the resolution and made a speech on floor of the house in this regard”.
“That it is your knowledge that (PPP leadership) are of firm opinion that the election be held on the date given by the election commission of Pakistan, thus you supported a resolution which is against the policy and direction of the party leadership,” it added.
In this regard, the PPP said, the Senator should submit a reply within one week as to “why a disciplinary action be not taken against you in accordance with the rules of the party, failing the matter would be decided accordingly”.