The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secretary general Humayun Khan has accused the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) of electoral rigging during the recently held by-election in Sambrial, Sialkot district.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the office of the secretary general of PPP, alleged that polling agents were harassed, results were manipulated, and voter intimidation tactics were used in several polling stations. The party has called for an immediate investigation by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
“The people’s mandate has been stolen in broad daylight,” said Mr Humayun Khan. “The PML-N has turned the by-election into a mockery of democracy.”
The PML-N, however, has denied all allegations, terming the claims as baseless and politically motivated. PML-N spokesperson said the election was conducted fairly and transparently under the supervision of independent observers.
The by-election in Sambrial drew significant attention due to its strategic importance in Punjab politics. Voter turnout remained moderate, and the final results are expected to be officially released within the next 24 hours.
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The Pakistan People Party (PPP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s president, Mohammad Ali Shah Bacha, has filed an application at the police station Sharqi against the KP chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur, over alleged shelling by the KP police on May 26 during a rally carried out by the workers, leaders of the PPP.
An application has been submitted to register a case against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and others.
Muhammad Ali Shah Bacha, the Provincial President of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), filed the application at the East Police Station. The PPP is a democratic and peace-loving party.
On May 26, the party organised a peaceful protest against corruption in the province, during which individuals in plain clothes attacked the demonstrators. Videos of this violent incident have gone viral on social media, showing excessive use of tear gas.
The application alleges that all of these actions were carried out at the behest of the Chief Minister, who is accused of abusing his powers. Consequently, the application calls for a case to be registered against the Chief Minister and the others involved.
