GB Election Commission delays local polls to Sept 27 over Muharram
GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Election Commissioner Raja Shahbaz Khan on Monday announced the postponement of local bodies polls in the region — scheduled for August 2 — to September 27. Earlier this month, the GB Election Commission had announced conducting the local bodies elections across the region on August 02. Addressing a press conference, the GB chief election commissioner said several religious organisations had approached the election commission, requesting that th
The Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Election Commissioner announced the postponement of local body elections from August 2 to September 27. Religious groups requested the delay due to the Muharram and Chehlum of Imam Hussain. The deadline for submitting nomination papers has been extended to August 10, 2026. The elections will cover 1,343 wards and will be held on a party basis. Candidates must be at least 25 years old. The commission emphasized its commitment to fair and transparent elections. The commission also addressed election petitions from recent legislative assembly elections. Decisions on two constituencies were postponed until June 17. The commission maintained that all electoral processes followed legal procedures. An election tribunal was established to resolve disputes through legal means.
The delay reflects the commission's sensitivity to religious observances and legal obligations in conducting elections.
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