ECP denies Rawalpindi commissioner’s allegations of ‘pressure’
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has formed a high-level committee to probe the serious allegations levelled by Rawalpindi Division Commissioner Liaqat Ali Chatha.
The decision was made during an emergency meeting held to discuss the commissioner’s allegations. Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja attended the meeting via video link.
In light of the committee’s report, the election regulator would decide whether or not the commissioner be tried for contempt.
The high-level committee formed to probe the serious allegations levelled by Rawalpindi Division Commissioner Liaqat Ali Chatha will record the statements of the relevant district returning officer and returning officers and submit its report to the ECP within three days.
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— Election Commission of Pakistan (OFFICIAL)🇵🇰 (@ECP_Pakistan) February 17, 2024
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It added that neither is the commissioner of any division ever appointed as a DRO, RO or presiding officer, nor do they ever play a direct role in the conduct of elections.
“The commission will conduct an inquiry into the matter as soon as possible,” it added.
Since the February 8 general elections concluded, political leaders and parties have been protesting alleged rigging and delay on the issuance of poll results by the ECP.
Today, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is holding protests nationwide against the elections
