LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Vice-Emir Liaqat Baloch strongly denounced the recent elections, labeling them as massively rigged and controversial. In a press conference held at Mansoorah on Thursday, Liaqat Baloch announced that the JI would release a comprehensive white paper detailing the extent of election rigging. To express their discontent, the JI plans to organize a protest demonstration tomorrow (Friday), highlighting their commitment to upholding democratic principles. Expressing deep concern over the increasing polarization and instability within the country, Liaqat Baloch said the JI to engage with national leadership to foster stability and propel the nation forward. He called for a platform of political parties, advocating for a long-term partnership to steer the country back on track and unite the nation. Liaqat Baloch proposed the formation of a judicial commission to thoroughly investigate election rigging. He urged the caretaker prime minister to file a reference in the Supreme Court to initiat e the establishment of such a commission. He also called for a re-evaluation of the overall caretaker setup designs by the next parliament to ensure transparency and fairness in future elections. Highlighting the historical manipulation of the people's mandate, Liaqat Baloch asserted that a ruling elite comprising feudal lords, corrupt imperialists, and elements within the establishment had been manipulating the fate of the country for decades. He warned that a government formed on a stolen mandate would be vulnerable to external influences, becoming a tool in the hands of international establishments and imperialist forces. Liaqat Baloch cited a significant decrease in the JI's voter count during the rigging process, despite the initial confidence of 2.5 million votes from the people. He reiterated the JI's commitment to reclaim its mandate through all available forums, including peaceful protests and legal avenues. Liaqat Baloch said the JI has offered unconditional platform for PTI-backed independents, a dding the latter subsequently changed its position.