Skardu by-election: Polling concludes at 61 stations amid tight security
GILGIT: Polling concluded at all 61 polling stations in the GBA-09 (Skardu-III) constituency amid tight security. Polling had begun at 8am and continued until 5pm. State broadcaster PTV said 33,985 voters would exercise their right to franchise, adding that special security arrangement had been made for the occasion. A local holiday was declared in the constituency. According to the notification…
The by-election in the GBA-09 (Skardu-III) constituency concluded at all 61 polling stations on Friday, with tight security measures in place. The voting process began at 8am and concluded at 5pm. State broadcaster PTV reported that 33,985 voters participated in the election. A local holiday was declared in the constituency to facilitate voters and ensure the smooth conduct of the polls.
The by-election was announced by the Gilgit-Baltistan Election Commission following the disqualification of PPP candidate Fida Muhammad Nashad by the GB Supreme Appellate Court. Nashad's son, Akhtar Abbas, is contesting the election on the PPP's ticket, while Mohammad Ajmal is contesting from the PML-N. Independent candidate Mohammad Saleem is also among the 10 candidates who have filed their nomination papers.
Analysts predict a close contest between Abbas and independent candidate Saleem, as Abbas could retain his father's vote bank and benefit from public sympathy following Nashad's disqualification. District Returning Officer Hamza Murad informed Dawn that GBA-09 had 61 polling stations, categorized into sensitive (Category A), medium-sensitive (Category B), and normal (Category C).
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