PMLN MPA Jaleel Sharaqpuri resigned

Lahore: Major setback for the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) as a member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) Mian Jaleel Ahmed Sharaqpuri has tendered his resignation ahead of Punjab by-polls.

The PML-N MPA Mian Jaleel Ahmed Sharaqpuri from PP-139 – Sheikhupura-V constituency submitted his resignation to the Punjab Assembly Speaker Pervaiz Elahi to leave his assembly membership.

“How can I get along with Shehbaz Sharif when he is taking the proclaimed offenders along,” Jaleel Sharaqpuri said. “I was with Imran Khan’s vision before. I will get along with him,” he added.

“After consulting with the workers of my constituency, I have come to resign prior to the by-election,” he claimed.

“Nothing is yet known whether Hamza Shehbaz’s government remains or Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi forms government. Today, I have resigned under thought and ideology,” he added.