An appeal to Justice K.M. Hasan

We must also remember that the Chief Advisor has to enjoy the confidence of the principal Opposition parties in the Parliament as well as be active in our political arena. But the current debate over appointing ex CJ K.M. Hasan has taken the centre stage. Like others, I sincerely appeal to Justice KM Hasan to voluntarily reject the post of Chief Adviser to the caretaker government in the interests of national stability, constitution and the very institution of interim government. If Justice Hasan rejects the post with a judge-like attitude, he will be remembered as a Chief justice with honour more than he would by heading the next caretaker government. The sooner he takes the decision to quit, the better the chances of getting out of the ongoing crisis. What alternative does Justice KM Hasan have other than to reject the post? There has already been an intense debate over the issue.

I believe in the interest of national unity the President should initiate a process where discussion can take place with regard to all possible alternatives as stated in the Constitution. This should be the first step toward overcoming a deadlock.