Senior journalist Najam Sethi took oath as the caretaker chief minister of Punjab on Wednesday.
Speaking to the media after taking oath, Sethi said he will not allow any bureaucrat in Punjab to meddle with the election process or create hurdles in holding free and fair elections.
“This is my message to the administration and bureaucrats in Punjab: let us hold free and fair elections.
And if we get to know, through the media or other means, that some bureaucrat is involved in illegal actions, he will have to deal with me,” said Sethi.
The interim CM further emphasised that he would work to resolve the deteriorating law and order situation of the province during his tenure.
“Elections can’t be held amid terrorism. We will do everything we can and tackle it with bravery… We will also not tolerate sectarianism and violence against minorities at any cost,” he said, adding that he would talk to police officials and the Lahore High Court chief justice with regards to security.
When asked about the protocol he will receive as interim CM, Sethi said that he would opt for minimal security and minimal disturbance to civil life.
