Jailed Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid asks to step down from his role, according to his party. The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) says it will consult its cadres before reaching a decision. The party plans to hold a two-day consultative meeting to consider Rashid’s request and determine the next course of action. The reports indicate the final decision rests with the party after internal consultations. Details on whether Rashid’s request relates to his Lok Sabha seat, specific party duties, or other responsibilities are not specified in the available account. The development comes while Rashid remains in custody. AIP’s stated process focuses on gathering cadre input and deliberating internally at the meeting before announcing any outcome. No further information about the timeline for communication of the decision or potential interim arrangements is included in the reports.