Mr Unopposed: Imran Khan is elected Tehrik-e-Insaf chairman
22 March 2013 6:16 AM IST
Imran Khan has been elected unopposed as chairman of the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf during intra-party polls held ahead of the upcoming general election.
No other candidate contested against the cricketer-turned-politician during the polls in Lahore on Wedn-esday. Khan told the media that no one would be eligible to hold the post of the chairman of the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf for more than two terms. Such a measure would ensure that the party is not controlled by one family, he said. He also called for intra-party polls in other political parties to end politics of dynasty.
Khan said his party would hold discussions on seat adjustments for the general election with the Jamaat-e-Islami after holding a rally in Lahore on 23 March.The Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf has been describing the upcoming rally as a major show of strength ahead of the polls.
No other candidate contested against the cricketer-turned-politician during the polls in Lahore on Wedn-esday. Khan told the media that no one would be eligible to hold the post of the chairman of the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf for more than two terms. Such a measure would ensure that the party is not controlled by one family, he said. He also called for intra-party polls in other political parties to end politics of dynasty.
Khan said his party would hold discussions on seat adjustments for the general election with the Jamaat-e-Islami after holding a rally in Lahore on 23 March.The Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf has been describing the upcoming rally as a major show of strength ahead of the polls.
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