Sindh government tells ECP it cannot facilitate NA-250 re-polls on May 19

Provincial government cites worsening law and order and tense situation in the constituency as reason.

KARACHI: Following widespread protest in favor and against holding the re-election in 43 polling stations of NA-250, the Sindh government has excused itself to hold re-elections scheduled for May 19.  

In a letter written to the election commission late on Wednesday night, the provincial government said given the worsening law and order and tense situation in the constituency, the provincial government cannot facilitate the commission to hold the election.

“Different political parties have diverse version on this issue. We suggest organising an all parties’ conference to evolve the consensus on this issue,” the letter said.

It may be mentioned here that following the report of massive rigging and delay in starting the polls in NA-250, the election commission had announced the re-poll on 43 polling stations.

Jamaat-e-Islami has been demanding re-election in all the constituencies in the city before being joined by the PTI to demand re-polling in Karachi.

Meanwhile, MQM which has been accused in massive rigging has also staged sit in in front of election commission from Tuesday demanding to hold the election in entire NA-250 rather than just 43 polling stations.