Rauf (R) challenged Marwat's (L) victory in PS-114. PHOTOS: FILE
The report, which was received by the Election Tribunal on Wednesday, revealed that 63,469 votes were unverifiable, 14,234 were cast on fake NICs whereas 378 did not even belong to the constituency.
Irfanullah Khan Marwat of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had won the elections for PS-114 with over 37, 000 votes.
Runner-up Abdur Rauf Siddiqui of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) challenged Marwat's victory claiming the polls were rigged.
Siddiqui obtained an order from the tribunal on August 3 for verification of voters’ thumb impressions by NADRA, which has now proved his claims right.
The returning and president officer who conducted the elections in PS-114 will now be summoned to court and asked to explain the adulteration.
Lawyers from both Marwat and Siddiqui's sides will be called to the Election Tribunal and a decision taken on whether or not elections will be re-conducted here.
NADRA has previously uncovered a massive number of unverifiable votes in the constituencies NA-258 and NA-256, which were claimed by PML-N's Abdul Hakeem Baloch and MQM's Iqbal Mohammad Ali respectively.
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@Ayesha M: Who are you to represent "every" Urdu speaker?
@Ahmed: There is also no ban on Imran Khan to go into waziristan and negotiate with his favourite talibans. Thre is also no ban on his family to shift to pakistan especially waziristan.
It is unfortunate that ET would allow such targetted trolling. Altaf Hussain has never aspired for a public office so it can never be a suggestion that he be the PM of Pakistan. This is my first comment on the above news item
@Ricky: Very childish comment.
@Ricky: ahaan
I am from Karachi by birth and have many families of relatives living there. Not a single person in our extended families supports Bhatta group. However we are all afraid of them. If we go to polling late we are told "don't worry your votes are cast". This has been happening for several decades. Nobody could raise his/her voice against that and it is only recent that the media is becoming "brave and open".
@Dj: Correction: More than 100 recommendations as of now. Clearly, others don't have a similar sense of humor as your's!
isnt it sharamnaaak????
@Pakistani: Altaf Hussain is every Pakistani's Prime Minister at heart and does not need a formal post/protocol. Altaf Hussain lives in the heart of 98% Pakistanis and is beyond mere formalities.
@Ahmed: Safety and well being of Altaf Hussain is paramount to Pakistan's progress, and perhaps the only difference between Pakistan becoming a heaven for extremists or a breeding ground for the bright and sound, balanced Pakistanis who can help Pakistan propel into the 21st century. Yes, it pains us and him to be away from homeland but it is only a small sacrifice for the betterment of 98% Pakistanis.
@Dj My comments got about 50 recommendations. Self explanatory!
@Asad Khan: It is not just Altaf Hussain but it is his vision that has spread through MQM through to 98% Pakistanis. Whoever takes the mantle next will continue to spread the light. The fire was of course started by Altaf bhai for which he deserves all the credit but you and I should be thankful for MQM!
My Analysis for voter thump verification. http://defenderofhope.blogspot.com/2013/10/NA256.html
@Aysha M: I hope you were being sarcastic because if you were that was hilarious :D
The respective political party of rigged candidate must be held responsible. No SC suo moto on this is guaranteed.
Rauf bhai, can you tell us a Shayr on this news : )
@Ayesha: There is no ban on Mr. Hussain returning to Pakistan..so why isn't he? Secondly you either accept the thumb impression verification or you don't. If you do, then what about NA-256?
Smart game-Nobody suspecting the rule CJP and his returning officers played after 5pm on election day,left lot of ?? ???????????? and where was the army to retrieve un used ballet papers seen no where.
@Sarmad Hassan: "Not an absurdly huge fan of PTI and its policies. But I wonder why every time IK say or demand something the whole world take it as a joke, condemn it or even curse him and then ultimately IK turns out to be absolutely right. " . Wasn't your god the one who charged another political party for the murder of a female member of his party? How many 90 days(centuries) would be needed that this demigod of your turns out to be right. . If you read normal newspapers you might have read, Zohra's survivors would not even file an FIR. It is the fear of Taliban which has paralysed besides having lobotomised him. . Thinking has not been his forte anyway.
why blame Fakhroo Bhai,we all have dirty soul at all level,NADRA in next disclosure declare pppp candidate innocent or oppressed and TI,PML N,MQM culprits.
@concerned pakistani:
I am also a resident of the same constituency, PS-114/NA-251. Agree with your assessment on Marwat since he commands heavy presence in the lower income groups stretching from Akhtar Colony and all way to Qayyumabad and Lines Area.
@Aysha M: "Prime Minister of Pakistan"... lolzzzzzzz. Biggest joke of the century... Do you get any votes outside of Karachi....You comments really made my day...
why no verification in Punjab,KPP,rural sindh....and Lyari NA248...
sham elections for a sham democracy.
Do thumb impression verification of entire Karachi voting
@Aysha M: ....say, God forbid, if your Messiah die next day, in London, who would takes his place then???? another Messiah?..would that Messiah be nominated by Rabitta Committee or it will be according to the written will of the first Messiah??? I mean what would be the process of choosing a new Messiah??? and will there be any Lucifer(s) around this time like Omer Goga "BACK" then????
.......just curious my dear, just curious,
regards,
Stiff and harsh punishment for the returning and president officer to set an example!!
And re-polling of course.
@Sami: Do not disrespect the mandate of MQM. Every Urdu speaking Karachiite is a supporter of MQM and the Quaid by default.
enough to criticism and counter criticism now Efforts should be made to hold transparent election in future. Lets start from LG polls
Rauf Siddiqui needs to accept his defeat graciously. I am from PS 114 and I know that Marwat was the popular candidate and won squarely
@Hasan: Dont try to flip this ... just because a seat "Couldnt" be rigged by MQM because the N boys were more powerful there.... doesnt imply that MQM is inoccent i have seen with my own eyes how they made a mockery of the electoral process on 12 May .... Finally dont try to play the Muhajir card if you reply... i am a born and raised urdu speakin karachite ... and used to vote for MQM !!
Thank you CJ and EC for pulling this facade of elections to bring your chosen party to power. May I ask about the price which allowed you to sell your souls.
Why is every body and most importantly media, silent on this.
Still wanna blame MQM, be my guest.
Not an absurdly huge fan of PTI and its policies. But I wonder why every time IK say or demand something the whole world take it as a joke, condemn it or even curse him and then ultimately IK turns out to be absolutely right.
Pandora box open for PTI trolls and MQM bashers.
Is the election commission in deep slumber or has it been taken over by non Constitutional forces ?
an observation: perhaps ET bloggers receive the most bashing by their readers, Its time ET should really revisit criteria to award blog space.
This is the whole story of heavy mandate.
All evil forces against the only party for the masses, the MQM. Long live Mr. Hussain, the one and only Quaid, a true messiah for millions. The day is not far when he will return to the land he yearns to return to, victorious and triumphant for the masses he has strived for decades, and as Prime Minister of Pakistan, no less. These conspiracies by the feudals and dynasts will keep on unfolding.