Polling concludes for GB elections on 24 seats; PPP accuses federal govt of trying to influence results
Polling for 24 seats of the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly concluded peacefully on Sunday amid tight security arrangements. The general elections for GB took 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 concluded at 5pm. What we know so far: PPP’s Amjad Hussain and PML-N’s Hafeezur Rehman main contenders for CM role PPP alleges Form-45 not being issued PTI, lacking electoral s
Voting has concluded for 24 seats in the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections, held under tight security following a four-month postponement due to winter weather. The election saw 396 candidates competing for the directly elected seats, with a total of 963,034 registered voters participating. Key contenders for the chief minister position include Amjad Hussain of the PPP and Hafeezur Rehman of the PML-N.
As polls closed, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) raised concerns, alleging that Form-45, which details vote counts from polling stations, was not being provided. The party also accused the federal government of attempting to influence the election results and claimed that polling stations were moved and voter lists altered, suggesting potential rigging.
The election is significant as it determines the new leadership and political direction for the Gilgit-Baltistan region, with allegations of electoral manipulation adding a layer of controversy.
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