3rd phase of AJK polls: PPP continues to allege rigging as voting under way in Poonch Division's Bagh, Haveli
The third phase of elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is currently underway in four constituencies in Poonch Division’s Bagh and Haveli districts, with the PPP alleging rigging in the third phase of the elections as well. Polling began at 8am and will continue until 5pm. Government officials have anticipated clashes in some areas, while the Election Commission has classified most of the…
The third round of elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir is in progress, with four constituencies in Poonch Division's Bagh and Haveli districts now holding polls. The PPP has raised concerns about rigging, similar to previous phases, as voting takes place between 8am and 5pm. Security has been ramped up with 10,300 additional troops deployed to ensure peaceful voting conditions.
The Election Commission of AJK has labeled many of the 803 polling stations as sensitive or highly sensitive. The PPP and the PML-N, the two major parties, are at odds over allegations of electoral malpractices. The PPP has accused the PML-N of rigging and electoral malpractices, while the PML-N has denied these claims. The PPP and its allies are urging the Election Commission to address the issues raised by the party regarding polling agents being removed from polling stations and delays in polling.
The PPP's Secretary General claims the PML-N continues to rig the elections, while the Election Commission Secretary reassures that all complaints received are being addressed.
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