Unofficial results show PPP leading the GB race with victory on 10 seats


 

GILGIT: Unofficial and preliminary results of the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections indicate that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has emerged as the leading political force, securing victory in 10 of the 24 directly contested constituencies.

According to the preliminary results, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) follows with six seats, while independent candidates have won seven constituencies, including two candidates backed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Majlis Wahdat-i-Muslimeen (MWM) managed to secure one seat.

Polling for the 24 general seats concluded peacefully on Sunday evening under strict security arrangements across the region. The elections were held after a four-month delay attributed to harsh winter weather conditions in Gilgit-Baltistan.

The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly consists of 33 seats, including 24 elected through direct voting, six reserved for women, and three reserved for technocrats and professionals. Political parties will nominate candidates for the reserved seats based on their representation in the assembly.

A total of 396 candidates participated in the elections, with independent candidates making up the majority at 266 contestants. Women's participation remained limited, with only eight female candidates in the race, five of whom contested as independents.

The region's 10 districts had a total of 963,034 registered voters, including 566,097 men and 396,937 women.

PPP Raises Concerns Over Election Process

While the voting process remained largely peaceful, the PPP expressed concerns regarding the post-polling process. As voting concluded, PPP Secretary General Nayyar Hussain Bukhari alleged delays in the issuance of Form-45, a crucial document containing polling station vote counts prepared by presiding officers.

"We have contacted the Chief Election Commissioner and informed him about the matter," Bukhari said in a statement.

PPP spokesperson Shazia Marri also criticized the delay, calling it unacceptable. She further alleged irregularities in the electoral process, including changes to voter lists and relocation of polling stations before voting day, which she claimed raised concerns about possible rigging.

One of the major complaints involved the Balachi polling station in the Bunji area of Astore-II constituency. According to the PPP, the polling station was reportedly moved overnight from a roadside location to a hilltop site while voting was underway.

The party stated that the polling station serves 206 registered voters and that the local population has traditionally been a strong supporter of the PPP. The relocation, it alleged, was intended to discourage voters and adversely affect the party's vote bank.

Following the controversy, local residents reportedly blocked the Gilgit-Skardu Road in protest against the decision.



Awaiting Official Results

Election authorities are continuing the consolidation and verification process before announcing the final official results. The allocation of reserved seats for women and technocrats will subsequently determine the final composition of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly.

The preliminary results nevertheless suggest a strong performance by the PPP, positioning the party as the leading contender in the formation of the next regional government.

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