Over 250k people to cast votes in PP-97

There are 138,463 male voters in the constituency and 117,421 female voters

FAISALABAD:

As many as 255,884 registered voters will exercise their right to vote in the PP-97 Jhumra-I during by-polls on July 17.

Returning Officer or District Election Commissioner Faisalabad-I Basal Akram said on Tuesday 168 polling stations, including 68 for males, 64 for females, 36 combined and 550 polling booths, were set up to facilitate voters in the constituency. There were 138,463 total male voters in the constituency and 117,421 female voters.

Around 291 booths were set up for males and 259 for females.

About 3,000 police personnel will provide security cover during the by-election.

Exhibition of weapons will be strictly banned, the Returning Officer said, adding that all candidates were bound to observe the election code of conduct.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 6^th, 2022.