Polling begins in Gilgit-Baltistan general elections for 24 seats
Polling began on Sunday morning for 24 seats of the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly amid tight security arrangements. The general elections for the GB’s legislative assembly are taking place after a four-month delay , which was attributed to harsh winter weather. The voting process in the region began at 8am on Sunday and is set to conclude at 5pm. The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly has a total of 33 seats — 24 of which are contested through direct elections, six are reserve
Voting is underway in Gilgit-Baltistan for 24 seats in the regional legislative assembly, with polling stations opening Sunday morning and closing in the evening. These elections, delayed by four months due to winter weather, feature 396 candidates vying for direct election seats. The assembly also has reserved seats for women and technocrats, filled through proportional representation. Over 963,000 registered voters are eligible to cast their ballots across 10 districts. Major political parties, including PPP and PML-N, have fielded numerous candidates, with prominent figures like PPP's Amjad Hussain and PML-N's Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman considered key contenders. Security has been significantly bolstered for the electoral process, with thousands of police personnel deployed and a large number of polling stations classified as sensitive or highly sensitive.
The outcome of these elections will determine the political landscape and governance of the Gilgit-Baltistan region, impacting its development and relationship with the federal government.
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