Ali Amin Gandapur Disqualification Plea Rejected by PHC
High Court Returns Disqualification Petition
The Peshawar High Court issued a decision recently. It returned the disqualification petition. The plea was filed against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. The court declared the application inadmissible. This decision allows the Chief Minister to continue his tenure. The ruling was made on technical legal grounds.
The Petitioner’s Key Allegations
Azizuddin Kakakhel Advocate filed the petition. He presented his case to the Peshawar High Court. The petitioner argued that Ali Amin violated his oath. He claimed the CM continuously broke the law. These alleged actions occurred after he assumed office. Kakakhel sought the immediate disqualification of the Chief Minister.
Claims of Political Misconduct
The petition cited several instances of misconduct. It focused on the CM’s political actions. The Chief Minister allegedly launched an “attack on Punjab.” This was done under the pretext of holding a procession. The petition claimed he incited the people. This incitement was directed against the federal government. It also alleged he used official resources for these rallies. This raised questions about misuse of power.
Allegations of Creating Parallel Governance
Kakakhel made other severe accusations. He claimed Gandapur attacked the federal government. This was allegedly done with a “Lashkar,” or armed group. This action was described as alarming. The petition noted various cases registered against him. These cases are registered across the province of Punjab. The CM was accused of trying to establish a “state within the state.” Such actions violate the national constitution.
PTI Member Criticizes His Own CM
The petition was also supported by an MNA. The Member of National Assembly is from PTI. This unusual criticism targeted their own Chief Minister. It highlighted deep divisions within the party. These internal issues add to the political turmoil.
Reason for the PHC Decision
The High Court deemed the plea inadmissible. This often means a lack of legal standing. It can also signify a technical defect in the filing. The court typically avoids political questions. The formal return of the plea ends this challenge. The Ali Amin Gandapur Disqualification attempt has thus failed.