ECP to conduct re-election in various polling stations on Feb 15. Following reports of snatching and damaging of voting materials, the Election Commission of Pakistan has taken decisive action, issuing directives for re-polling at multiple polling stations across the country.
The election process, which commenced on February 8, has seen significant progress, with the final vote results anticipated soon as the compilation process enters its 48th hour.
Instances of voting material being snatched and damaged prompted complaints from various regions, leading to the postponement of voting in some areas by local election officials.
In response, the Election Commission announced re-polling to be conducted on February 15 at several affected polling stations.
The results from these stations will be announced following the conclusion of the re-polling process.
The constituencies and the number of affected polling stations are as follows:
- NA-88 Khushab-II — Punjab
Re-polling has been scheduled for 26 polling stations after voting materials were set ablaze by an unruly crowd.
- PS-18 Ghotki-I — Sindh
Re-polling will occur at two polling stations in the constituency where unidentified individuals snatched voting materials on election day.
- PK-90 Kohat-I — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The Election Commission has ordered re-polling at 25 polling stations in this constituency following an incident where terrorists damaged voting materials.
Additionally, the Election Commission has instructed the regional election commissioner to provide a probe report within three days after receiving complaints of vandalism at a polling station in NA-242 Karachi Keamari-I — Sindh.
Concerns over the credibility of the delayed results were raised by several parties previously involved in parliamentary roles.
Despite assurances from the election commission regarding timely release, the delay prompted questions.
As ECP to conduct re-election in various polling stations on Feb 15, however, both the caretaker government and the Election Commission have refuted claims of deliberate delay, emphasizing the meticulous procedures undertaken to ensure transparency throughout the process.
