Polling Begins in Bagh, Haveli in Third Phase of AJK Elections
Election officials deployed 10,300 troops as most of the 803 polling stations were labeled sensitive or highly sensitive amid law-and-order concerns.
- On Monday, polling began in four Bagh and Haveli constituencies for the third phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir's general elections, with 460,371 registered voters determining the Legislative Assembly's balance of power.
- To maintain security in these sensitive districts, authorities deployed an additional 10,300 troops, as AJK Prime Minister Faisal Rathore faces political survival alongside former prime ministers Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan and Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan.
- The Pakistan Peoples Party alleged widespread electoral malpractice, claiming Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supporters illegally stamped ballot papers and 'forcibly removed' agents from polling stations in Makhdoom Kot.
- Election Commission Secretary Raja Mohammad Shakeel dismissed the rigging claims but confirmed complaints were received against two officials, who were subsequently relieved of their election duties.
- Following the first two phases, the PML-N holds 24 seats while the PPP trails with 10; the remaining seven constituencies across Poonch and Sudhnoti are expected to vote by August 20.
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Tehreek-e-Insaf's PoJK Unit Calls for Boycott of Bagh-Haveli Elections, Warns Workers Against Supporting Candidates
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) PoJK unit has announced a complete boycott of the ongoing electoral process in the region, including the elections in Bagh and Haveli districts, describing the exercise as an "unconstitutional" and "unfair" process. World News | Tehreek-e-Insaf's PoJK Unit Calls for Boycott of Bagh-Haveli Elections, Warns Workers Against Supporting Candidates.
Tehreek-e-Insafs PoJK unit calls for boycott of Bagh-Haveli elections, warns workers against supporting candidates - The Tribune
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) PoJK unit has announced a complete boycott of the ongoing electoral process in the region, including the elections in Bagh and Haveli districts, describing the exercise as an "unconstitutional" and "unfair" process.
Polling for third phase of AJK elections underway in Poonch Division's Bagh, Haveli districts
Around 460,000 voters to exercise right to vote.Polling to continue until 5pm: election commissioner.Polls in Poonch and Sudhnoti district postponed.Polling for the third phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly...
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