PPP criticises AJK Election Commission, says it is 'equally responsible for rigging' during polls
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has accused the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission of facilitating electoral rigging during recent polls. PPP officials claim the commission failed to maintain security and allowed widespread violations of the code of conduct.
Why it matters
Allegations of institutional bias in election management threaten the perceived legitimacy of democratic processes in the region.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> PPP Central Punjab General Secretary Hassan Murtaza addresses a press conference in Lahore. Photo: Screengrab A Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader on Wednesday criticised the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission, saying that it was "equally responsible for facilitating rigging" during the first phase of the AJK elections in Mirpur Division.
Addressing a press conference in Lahore, PPP Central Punjab General Secretary Hassan Murtaza alleged that polling stations were attacked, polling agents were prevented from entering polling stations and an atmosphere of fear and harassment was created during the election process.
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