CEC Raja Accuses Govt of Sabotaging Islamabad LG Elections

News Desk

ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja has accused the federal government of attempting to sabotage the upcoming local government elections in Islamabad, asserting that the polls will proceed as scheduled on December 20.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has faced significant delays in conducting these elections, which were originally due after the last term expired in February 2021.

Over the past years, the ECP and the federal government have engaged in repeated delimitations and postponed election schedules, raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.

Raja’s remarks came during a hearing by a three-member bench addressing alleged violations of the electoral code in the recent NA-77 by-election. He emphasized that the federal government’s interference poses a serious threat to the democratic process, highlighting the need for timely elections to uphold citizens’ rights.

As the election date approaches, the ECP is under pressure to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process. Observers are keenly watching for any further developments, including potential legal challenges or additional government actions that could impact the elections.