Reacting to the Supreme Court’s verdict on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) intra-party elections, founder member of the party Akbar S. Babar expressed his thoughts to the media outside the Supreme Court, welcoming what he called a historic decision made today.
"Today, the Supreme Court has given a verdict that will set a new direction for Pakistan's democracy," Babar declared to a throng of gathered media, his voice brimming with emotion. "This is a day we have fought for, a day where the principles of fairness and transparency have triumphed."
For Babar, the court's verdict wasn't just about his own personal grievance. He saw it as a watershed moment for Pakistan's political landscape. "When the detailed decision comes," he stated, "it will have far-reaching implications, not just for PTI, but for all political parties in this country. It will set a precedent for free and fair intra-party elections, strengthening the very foundation of our democracy."
“This is a significant victory for us; we've been fighting for it for a long time,” remarked Babar. He sees the decision as a pivotal moment that has the potential to set a positive example, especially in the realm of party elections. According to him, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was expected to become a role model in the wake of this judicial pronouncement.
Babar's passionate statement, laden with hope and a sense of vindication, highlighted the deeper significance of the verdict beyond the immediate political calculations. He envisioned PTI, chastened by the court's judgment, emerging as a beacon of democratic practice, leading by example and setting a new standard for political parties in Pakistan.
The Supreme Court's ruling, which deemed PTI's internal polls "unconstitutional," was a major blow to the party's campaign just weeks before the crucial February elections. But for Babar, it was a victory for something far greater. "This is a big day for democracy in Pakistan," he emphasized. "And it's a day PTI can be proud of, because we stood up for what is right. We didn't just fight for ourselves, we fought for the future of our nation."
