Gilgit-Baltistan Election Tribunal Orders Re-Polling at Three Polling Stations in GBA-16 Diamer II (Thore); Verdict Announced on Petition Filed by IPP Candidate Imam Malik
GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Election Tribunal has officially ruled to re-poll at three polling stations in Thore in a controversy over the GBA-16 Diamer II constituency.
The reserved verdict was given by Justice Mushtaq Ahmed following a petition filed by the candidate of Isthkam-e-Pakistan party (IPP) Imam Malik. The law suit challenged the election result in favor of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Attaullah Maseer who was his political opponent in the constituency.
The Election Tribunal verdict on GBA-16 Diamer II was significant for various reasons.The Election Tribunal verdict in the case of GBA-16 Diamer II was noteworthy for several reasons.
Re-Polling Ordered: The tribunal has ordered re-polling in three particular polling stations of Thore area in GBA-16 Diamer II.
Petitions: In the case of IPP candidate Imam Malik, the petition was filed after the regional elections, which took place in June, under protest, following the election, asking for a recanvass at the poll stations involved and the rejection of the results for the poll stations due to procedural irregularities.
After prolonged hearings and legal arguments presented by both sides, Justice Mushtaq Ahmed today passed the verdict in favor of re-polling after scrutinising the evidence and arguments presented.