Summary
- Senator and Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Raja Nasir Abbas, has strongly alleged that widespread rigging took place in the Gilgit-Baltistan elections, claiming that the electoral process was manipulated to produce “pre-decided results.” In a statement, he said that the public mandate was undermined and the right to vote was effectively “taken away from the people.” He further alleged that results were engineered in favor of selected outcomes, raising serious concerns over the credibility of the electoral process in the region.
- Raja Nasir Abbas also claimed that “pre-poll rigging” was carried out in Gilgit-Baltistan, stating that opposition parties were not given a fair chance to participate in the electoral process.
- Meanwhile, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan also echoed similar concerns, alleging that opposition parties were kept out of the electoral process and denied a level playing field during the elections.
Senator and Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Raja Nasir Abbas, has strongly alleged that widespread rigging took place in the Gilgit-Baltistan elections, claiming that the electoral process was manipulated to produce “pre-decided results.”
In a statement, he said that the public mandate was undermined and the right to vote was effectively “taken away from the people.” He further alleged that results were engineered in favor of selected outcomes, raising serious concerns over the credibility of the electoral process in the region.
Raja Nasir Abbas also claimed that “pre-poll rigging” was carried out in Gilgit-Baltistan, stating that opposition parties were not given a fair chance to participate in the electoral process. He said his party was deliberately excluded from meaningful engagement during the elections, which, according to him, compromised transparency and fairness.
He added that the situation reflects broader concerns about electoral practices in the region and called for attention to the grievances raised by opposition parties.
Meanwhile, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan also echoed similar concerns, alleging that opposition parties were kept out of the electoral process and denied a level playing field during the elections.
Raja Nasir Abbas further stated that Jammu and Kashmir remains a highly sensitive and volatile region. He warned that certain forces may be attempting to create instability and tension in the area, which could have serious regional consequences.
He emphasized that the opposition is deeply concerned about the evolving situation in Kashmir and is seeking clarity over recent developments. He added that any instability in the region could have direct implications not only for Pakistan but also for broader regional peace and security.
The senator concluded by stressing the need for transparency, fairness, and accountability in the electoral process, urging authorities to address concerns raised by political stakeholders.
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