Parliamentarian Imthiaz Bakeer Markar has presented three Private Member’s Bills in Parliament that includes proposals to amend laws and regulations pertaining to the country’s electoral system.
Accordingly, a Bill to amend the Parliamentary Elections Act No.1 of 1981, a Bill to amend the Provincial Council Elections Act No.2 of 1988 and a Bill to amend the Local Government Elections Ordinance No.53 of 1946 were presented.
The proposals calls for the need to provide youth below the age of 35 the opportunity to represent institutions.
The proposals also include that during a General Election, a Provincial Council Election, and a Local Authorities Election when political parties and independent groups submit nominations, not less than one-fourth of the number of candidates in a relevant district should be youth.
