Despite reservations, ANP accepts election results
ANP says pre-poll rigging occurred in the form of violent attacks against the party.
ANP president Asfandyar Wali Khan. PHOTO: FILE
The Awami National Party (ANP) has decided to accept the results of the general elections of the country, despite concerns about pre-poll rigging.
“In spite of the serious reservations of the party regarding pre-poll rigging, ANP decides to accept the results of the general elections of the country,” said a press release issued by ANP on Monday.
Amir Haider Khan secured the NA-9 seat from Mardan, the only seat ANP has won in the National Assembly thus far.
A meeting of the Central Consultative Committee of ANP was held on Monday in Islamabad, chaired by party president Asfandyar Wali Khan.
Upon analysing the electoral process, the committee concluded that pre-poll rigging occurred in the form of violent attacks, especially against the ANP.
The press release claimed that the party “was attacked 31 times during its campaign in which scores of party activists were martyred and wounded.”
Despite their claims of pre-poll rigging, the party accepted the elections results.
“As custodians of democratic traditions, we will play our role in strengthening democratic process in the country.”
Asfandyar further lauded the courage and determination of party workers who campaigned for ANP despite serious threats to their lives.
“In spite of the serious reservations of the party regarding pre-poll rigging, ANP decides to accept the results of the general elections of the country,” said a press release issued by ANP on Monday.
Amir Haider Khan secured the NA-9 seat from Mardan, the only seat ANP has won in the National Assembly thus far.
A meeting of the Central Consultative Committee of ANP was held on Monday in Islamabad, chaired by party president Asfandyar Wali Khan.
Upon analysing the electoral process, the committee concluded that pre-poll rigging occurred in the form of violent attacks, especially against the ANP.
The press release claimed that the party “was attacked 31 times during its campaign in which scores of party activists were martyred and wounded.”
Despite their claims of pre-poll rigging, the party accepted the elections results.
“As custodians of democratic traditions, we will play our role in strengthening democratic process in the country.”
Asfandyar further lauded the courage and determination of party workers who campaigned for ANP despite serious threats to their lives.