PPP Leads Gilgit-Baltistan Elections with 10 Seats Amid Allegations of Rigging
Unofficial results show PPP leading the GB race with victory on 10 seats
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Unofficial results from the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections show the Pakistan People's Party leading with 10 seats, followed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz with 6. Allegations of electoral manipulation have emerged from both PPP and PTI, amid a peaceful polling environment.
- 01PPP secured 10 seats in the Gilgit-Baltistan elections, leading the race.
- 02PML-N followed with 6 seats, while independent candidates won 7 seats, including two PTI-backed.
- 03Allegations of rigging and electoral manipulation were made by both PPP and PTI, claiming irregularities in the voting process.
- 04The elections were conducted peacefully with 963,034 registered voters in the region.
- 05Polling faced delays and complaints regarding the issuance of Form-45, affecting transparency.
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Unofficial results from the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections indicate that the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has emerged as the frontrunner, winning 10 out of 24 contested seats. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secured 6 seats, while independent candidates, including two backed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), collectively won 7 seats. The elections, held peacefully amid tight security, faced allegations of electoral manipulation from both PPP and PTI. PPP officials claimed delays in issuing Form-45, which documents vote counts, and alleged that polling stations were relocated to hinder their voter turnout. PTI raised concerns over suspiciously high voter turnout figures and claimed their polling agents were denied access to essential documentation. The elections followed a four-month delay due to harsh winter conditions, with 396 candidates contesting for the seats. The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly consists of 33 seats, with 24 elected directly, and the remaining seats reserved for women and technocrats. The Chief Election Commissioner assured that the electoral process would be conducted transparently, despite the ongoing allegations.
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The election results will influence governance and development projects in Gilgit-Baltistan, impacting local residents' rights and resources.
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