LAHORE: Jamaat-i-Islami Emir Sirajul Haq has said he sees no reason for any delay in the upcoming elections, adding the JI is committed to resisting any unconstitutional action that may infringe on the right to vote.

Talking to the media at JI headquarters Mansoora here on Tuesday, he pointed out that the Constitution unequivocally stipulates the holding of elections within 90 days of the dissolution of assemblies.

He stressed that stability is contingent upon upholding the Constitution and conducting transparent elections.

Apparently in reaction to a recent statement by JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Haq said those who advocate for prioritising economic reforms over elections were merely echoing past slogans like “accountability before elections.” He said that proponents of these ideas are acutely aware of their dwindling popularity among the masses and are anticipating an impending defeat.

He attributed the people’s admiration for the armed forces to the army’s constitutional mandate of safeguarding the nation and emphasised that adherence to the Constitution by all institutions would enhance the respect and affection accorded to them by the public.

He said the JI would not enter into any electoral alliances and would contest the elections on its own symbol (the scale).