Sunday, December 16, 2007
ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP): President Pervez Musharraf Saturday vowed to hold free, fair and transparent election on time, with all political parties free to campaign for election, across the country.“It is my commitment to the entire nation and the world that the election on January 8 will be on time and will be absolutely free and transparent,” President Musharraf said in an address to the nation, after lifting the 42 day long state of emergency.
The President regretted that some political parties have announced boycott of the election. “These political parties have no reason to boycott the election.”
He said some political leaders, even before the start of the election campaign, have started talking of rigging.
“This is all baseless and they must desist from it,” he said. President Musharraf said “I wish to appeal to all the political
parties to maintain peace during the election, run the election campaign with full vigour, but avoid levelling allegations.”
“I appeal to entire Pakistani nation not to participate in any street agitation, and agitational politics. If any individual, group, or political party incites someone towards agitation, then they must not be a part of it.”
The President said Pakistan today was passing through a critical phase. “Therefore, we under no circumstances, can bring destabilisation to Pakistan.”
“It is, therefore my appeal to you, not to follow anyone who is inciting towards agitation,” President Musharraf said.
He also appealed to the nation to fully participate in the election. “Use your vote rightly and do cast your vote,” he added.
The President said those who win the January 8 polls need to show dignity and sagacity, while those who lose, must avoid levelling baseless allegations.
The President hoped and prayed that a serious political process will kick off following the January 8 election and the ongoing struggle against extremism and terrorism will be further strengthened.
The President said the government will invite any number of foreign observers to come and watch the fairness of the polls.
The President said the January 8 election will be the happiest day of his life.
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