PTI responds to Mazari’s resignation Sep 27,2012
Islamabad: Pakistan
Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has responded to the resignation of their Vice
President Dr. Shireen Mazari, who is a renowned geostrategic analyst and
political scientist.
While PTI has expressed
regret over partying company with Mazari, PTI has also criticized her
recent activities and discipline inside the party.
According to a press release from the party, PTI has stressed that
observing discipline of the party is necessary upon all party members.
“Sadly, Dr Mazari chose not to do so by going public about her
grievances during Mr. Imran Khan’s visit to the flood affected areas of
Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur,” press release states.
Subsequent upon her tirade against Khan, PTI issued a show cause
notice to her and rather than replying to the notice, Mazari decided to
resign from the party.
Stating the background of her resignation, press releases adds that
it all started with visit of Chairman PTI Imran Khan’s visit to flood
affected areas including Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur.
“His (Khan) flight from Islamabad to DG Khan got delayed by three
hours due to rain with the result that he could not visit Rajanpur. Dr
Mazari knew about the circumstances but still chose to publicly
criticise the party and its leadership.”
This was unacceptable but the party did not immediately suspend her
or terminate her membership. Instead as per party rules and the norms of
any democratic organization, she was asked to show cause why
disciplinary action should not be taken against her. She chose not reply
and has instead widened her scope of attack on the party while
resigning.”
Press release further states that PTI respects the views of its
members and allows everyone to voice his concern but cannot allow the
grievances or disagreements within the party go public.
This is indeed sad and uncalled for.
“Political parties are voluntary organizations and everyone has a
right to join them or leave. She has decided to leave. This is her
prerogative and PTI respects it while completely rejecting all the
uncalled for allegations made by her,” press release concludes.