Election Commission released the final lists of minority candidates in connection with the general elections 2024. PHOTO: APP
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) heard the case involving allegations of intimidation against election staff in NA-171 Rahim Yar Khan, reserving its verdict.
A four-member bench, led by Sindh ECP member Nisar Ahmad Durrani, took up the matter.
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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate from NA-171, Mumtaz Mustafa, is accused of harassing the returning officer (RO) and district returning officer (DRO), prompting the bench to reserve its decision.
He is said to have threatened ECP staff with dire consequences if he did not secure the electoral symbol of 'the cricket bat.' The PTI candidate reportedly exerted pressure on the ECP during the nomination process.
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