Tarar urges democratic resolution for AJK refugee seat disputes
ISLAMABAD: As the PPP’s Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) chapter on Sunday urged the region’s election commission to withdraw the election schedule for 12 refugee seats in the Legislative Assembly, Information Minister Ataullah Tarar called for a resolution to differences through democratic and constitutional means. Ahead of the July 27 elections in AJK, the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) had called for widespread protests demanding the abolition of 12 seats in the region’s
The Information Minister, Ataullah Tarar, has called for resolving differences over the 12 refugee seats in Azad Jammu and Kashmir through democratic and constitutional methods. The PPP's AJK chapter has requested the election commission to cancel the schedule for these seats, which are reserved for refugees from Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The Joint Awami Action Committee has been advocating for the removal of these seats, leading to planned protests. The refugee seats are held separately from the general seats, with voters registered in 12 constituencies across Pakistan. The issue has been contentious due to disputes over voter lists and constitutional changes. Tarar emphasized that elections are essential for a democracy to reflect public will. He also highlighted the government's commitment to AJK's development and public welfare. The PPP-AJK President, Chaudhry Muhammad Yasin, argued that holding elections under current conditions is challenging and urged the election commission to reconsider the schedule. He noted that the timing of the election announcement was not suitable following the protest call. The PPP has expressed a preference for dialogue over confrontation.
Resolving the dispute over refugee seats is crucial for maintaining political stability and ensuring fair representation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
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