Saraj-ul-Haq Resigns from Jamaat-e-Islami Leadership After Failure in General Elections
Jamaat-e-Islami leader Siraj-ul-Haq resigned from the leadership of Jamaat-e-Islami after the party failed to achieve success in the general elections, a development that has sparked significant political discussion across the country.
In his official statement, Siraj-ul-Haq admitted that despite tireless efforts and dedication, the party could not achieve the desired results in the recent elections. Accepting responsibility for the poor performance, he resigned as the leader of Jamaat-e-Islami.
This major political shift—Saraj-ul-Haq resigns from Jamaat-e-Islami leadership after failure in general elections—was confirmed by the party’s spokesperson. The spokesperson further added that Secretary-General Amirul Azeem has called for a meeting of the Shura (consultative council) on February 17th to assess the current political scenario and determine the future course of action.
A day earlier, the President of Jamaat-e-Islami’s Election Commission had also revealed the names of three potential candidates for the new leadership role: Siraj-ul-Haq, Liaquat Baloch, and Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman. However, the party members have the liberty to nominate any other candidate as well.
According to the spokesperson, all procedures for electing the new leader will be finalized by March 31, 2024. The results will be officially announced by the President of the Election Commission, Rashid Nasim, in April.
The spokesperson emphasized that, in accordance with Jamaat-e-Islami’s constitution, internal elections are held regularly and transparently at all organizational levels every five years, including the top leadership position.
