Azad Kashmir election alliance news

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) have announced a political alliance in Azad Kashmir, agreeing to contest the upcoming elections jointly through seat adjustments and mutual support in selected constituencies

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) have announced a political alliance in Azad Kashmir, agreeing to contest the upcoming elections jointly through seat adjustments and mutual support in selected constituencies.

The announcement was made during a joint press conference in Islamabad by PPP Azad Kashmir President Chaudhry Muhammad Yasin and JUI Azad Kashmir leader Maulana Saeed Yousuf. The leaders described the development as a significant moment in the region’s political landscape, stating that both parties would now work together to strengthen their electoral position.

Chaudhry Muhammad Yasin said that under the agreement, JUI candidates will contest from two constituencies, LA-14 Dhirkot and LA-23, while PPP candidates will receive support in other constituencies. He added that the alliance reflects a shared political understanding aimed at increasing cooperation and coordination between the two parties in Azad Kashmir.

Maulana Saeed Yousuf said that for the first time in the political history of Azad Kashmir, JUI and PPP have formed a formal electoral understanding. He stated that candidates from both parties would withdraw in favor of each other in selected constituencies, while campaign efforts would also be jointly coordinated.

He further noted that JUI would fully support PPP candidates in various constituencies, while PPP leaders have also shown cooperation by withdrawing candidates in certain seats. He thanked PPP leadership, including Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, for facilitating the agreement.

During the press conference, PPP candidate Nabeeha Ayyub from Palandri also announced her withdrawal in favor of Maulana Saeed Yousuf, stating that although she considered herself a strong candidate, she respected the party decision and would support JUI in the election campaign.

Political observers believe that the alliance may influence electoral dynamics in several constituencies, as both parties aim to consolidate their voter base through coordinated campaigning and strategic seat sharing.

The alliance marks a new phase of political cooperation in Azad Kashmir ahead of the upcoming elections, with both parties expressing confidence that their partnership will yield positive results at the polls.