3rd phase of AJK elections: PML-N poised for gains in Poonch amid rigging allegations
The PML-N appeared set to gain at least one seat in Poonch division, where four constituencies went to the polls on Monday amid allegations of rigging, violence and disruption, with polling suspended at some places. The biggest upset was the defeat of Muslim Conference president Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan in LA-14 (Dhirkot), a constituency from where he, and before him his uncle and father, had…
The PML-N appeared poised for gains in Poonch division of the third phase of AJK elections, where allegations of rigging, violence and disruption marred polling. Four constituencies held elections on Monday, with polling suspended at some places. The biggest upset was the defeat of Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan, a nine-time elected president of the Muslim Conference, who lost the LA-14 constituency to Sajid Iqbal Abbasi.
Abbasi's victory was attributed to his efforts for the development of the constituency, which helped him build a personal support base. Other close contests included LA-17 (Haveli), LA-15 (Bagh Central), and LA-16 (Bagh East), where PML-N and PPP candidates were battling for victory. The PPP accused the PML-N of rigging in previous phases, while the PML-N denied these claims. Elections in AJK continue amid tensions between protesters and authorities.
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