Pakistan Muslim League-N supremo Nawaz Sharif on Thursday urged voters to give him a majority in the National Assembly to pull the country out of crises, while ruling out the possibility of forming a coalition government.
The three-time prime minister made these comments after casting his vote in the provincial capital along with his daughter and party’s chief organiser Maryam Nawaz.
He was accompanied by Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party leader Awn Chaudhry.
Nawaz, who is contesting from NA-130, urged the masses to come out and vote as the country needs a one-party majority to bring stability.
“We rendered sacrifices to witness the day where we are today. We have to end this culture of abuse and indecency.”
The PML-N leader hoped that the poll would bring prosperity to the country which is facing grave economic and security challenges.
When asked to comment on the formation of a government after the elections and what would be his priority, Nawaz said a party must get the majority to rule independently without dependence on others.
“For God’s sake! Don’t talk about a coalition government. One-party majority is crucial for the country.”
Taking a jibe indirectly at his rival Imran Khan’s party, he said the country needs a healing touch.
He also highlighted the sacrifices of party leaders including Shehbaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and Hamza Shehbaz, saying they also spent time in jail.
Former prime minister and PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif cast his vote at a polling station in Lahore’s NA-128.
