KARACHI: Chairman of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) – PBI wing Dr Farooq Sattar clarified on Monday that the minus-chief formula was unacceptable to him.
Talking to a rally of Foundation Day at Liaquatabad flyover, Sattar mentioned the sacrifices of the party workers. He said that minus-chief formula was being conspired in the party.
He also rejected the resignation of Kamran Tessori who had decided to part ways to end division in the party. He also announced that they were starting a campaign for general elections.
MQM-P had earlier divided into two groups after a dispute over the party’s nominations for Senate election.
Reportedly, Sattar suggested the name of Kamran Tessori for the Senate ticket which was opposed by Amir Khan and his bloc. This caused a clash between both the leaders. Later on, both senior members had called separate party meetings.
The coordination committee wrote to Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to withdraw authority of Dr Farooq Sattar, and remove him from the position of convener. It had earlier removed Tessori from the committee.