Confronted with severe internal differences PML-N district Swat has so far not announced the name of its candidate for district nazim.
In May 30 local bodies' polls PML-N have emerged as majority party in the district and for formation of district government though it took ANP, JI, JUI-F and PPP into confidence for alliance. But, till now it had yet to announce the name of the candidate for district nazim. The sources are attributing the delay in the announcement to internal differences of the party.
Presently out of 67 elected councillors, PML-N has the support of 27 members while election on reserve seats will increase its number further. The grand political alliance has authorised PML-N for the formation of district government in Swat. However, the decision of Advisor to PM, Engineer Amir Muqaam to elect a representative from Upper Swat facing tough resistance from the district councillors of plain areas.
Therefore, the severe internal differences have been erupted over district nazim seat in the party and the name of candidate could not be announced even after the passage of the one month of local bodies' polls in the province.