Senate elections
In our political landscape, reports of alleged horse-trading, bribery and manipulation of members of the provincial assemblies for the Senate elections are not new. To uphold democratic norms, it is necessary to make the Senate election process more fair and transparent.Therefore, the prime minister’s endeavours to address longstanding issues regarding
By our correspondents
February 28, 2015
In our political landscape, reports of alleged horse-trading, bribery and manipulation of members of the provincial assemblies for the Senate elections are not new. To uphold democratic norms, it is necessary to make the Senate election process more fair and transparent.
Therefore, the prime minister’s endeavours to address longstanding issues regarding the Senate elections are admirable. He has set up a committee to deliberate upon measures that can be taken to ensure that the elections are held completely above board. Open ballot with show of hands is suggested. Although this is not the right time to start a process of a constitutional amendment so close to the Senate election, yet it can mark the beginning of more steps and discussions to ensure transparency in the future.
Ayesha Hussain
Islamabad
Therefore, the prime minister’s endeavours to address longstanding issues regarding the Senate elections are admirable. He has set up a committee to deliberate upon measures that can be taken to ensure that the elections are held completely above board. Open ballot with show of hands is suggested. Although this is not the right time to start a process of a constitutional amendment so close to the Senate election, yet it can mark the beginning of more steps and discussions to ensure transparency in the future.
Ayesha Hussain
Islamabad
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