Gilgit-Baltistan elections

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PML-Q accepts Gilgit-Baltistan elections results despite rigging: Shujaat

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Muslim League-Q chief Shujaat Hussain has said that we accept the electoral results of elections in Gilgit-Baltistan despite massive rigging.

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PML factions and MQM step up protests in Gilgit

GILGIT: The N and Q factions of Pakistan Muslim League and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement organised separate protests here on Friday against alleged rigging in the Gilgit-Baltistan elections.
Hundreds of political workers took to the streets and raised slogans against the government, calling for re-elections in LA-1, LA-2 and LA-3 constituencies.

The PML-N candidate in LA-1, Jafarullah, and his supporters held a demonstration outside the Supreme Appellate Court to challenge the results of some polling stations in the constituency.

Several other demonstrations were held in different parts of the city in which enraged protesters blocked roads.

During a demonstration jointly organised by PML-Q, MQM and independent candidates from LA-3, protesters made a sit-in at the Danyore chowk. They later took out processions which terminated outside Radio Pakistan, Gilgit.

Speakers accused the government of using state machinery for PPP-backed candidates.Security was tightened in the city and law enforcement personnel kept up patrols throughout the day.

PPP FOLD: An independent candidate, Abdul Hamid Khan, who was declared winner from LA-13, Astore-1, has announced joining the People’s Party.

Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmed, the in charge of Gilgit-Baltistan election cell, told a press conference that the PPP had won 12 seats in the Legislative Assembly and enjoyed the support of one independent candidate.

He said the party would announce the name of its candidate for the chief minister’s post on Nov 16. He rejected allegations of rigging.

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GB EC announces re-vote in LA-3 Gilgit-3

GILGIT: Election Commissioner of Gilgit-Baltistan Rahim Nawaz Durrani announced that polling would be re-conducted at all four polling stations in LA-3, Gilgit-3.

Talking to Geo News, the Election Commissioner said the fresh polling would be conducted on November 18 in LA-3, Gilgit-3 at Polling Station of High School Jalalabad, Dispensary Building Oshkhandas, Sab School Muhammedabad and FG Boys High School Danioor.

The total number of votes at all these four polling station is 3526.

It should be mentioned that the polling was halted on these stations after violence.

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Official result:

PPPP: 12
PML-N: 2
PML-Q: 2
JUI: 1
MQM: 1
Independents: 3
ANP: 0
JI: 0
PTI: 0

According to the Election Commission, LA-3 and LA-17 will have re-election on Nov. 18.

LA-19 election was postponed due to the death of a candidate and I have not seen a date for eletcion in LA-19.

The break-up of 33-memer House is this: 24 members elected directly; 9 reserved seats (3 for technocrats and six for females).

PPPP has majority and should be able to form govt. without any alliance. There are news that one independdent member has joined PPPP (the 12 seats include that one memeber).

 

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PML factions and MQM step up protests in Gilgit

GILGIT: The N and Q factions of Pakistan Muslim League and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement organised separate protests here on Friday against alleged rigging in the Gilgit-Baltistan elections.
Hundreds of political workers took to the streets and raised slogans against the government, calling for re-elections in LA-1, LA-2 and LA-3 constituencies.

So the controversy is primarily over the three mentioned constituencies, of which one is to be redone according to the CeC?

Wouldn't really alter the result drastically even if a party other than the PPP won all three. The PPP appears to have a majority and the right to form a government in G-B.

Not surprising really I suppose - the MQM was always a long shot as a relatively new party on the national stage, still trying to shed its 'ethnic identity based politics tag', and the religious configuration of G-B would have always been a tough sell for the PML-N which has been reluctant in opposing Taliban extremism.

 

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So the controversy is primarily over the three mentioned constituencies, of which one is to be redone according to the CeC?

Wouldn't really alter the result drastically even if a party other than the PPP won all three. The PPP appears to have a majority and the right to form a government in G-B.

Not surprising really I suppose - the MQM was always a long shot as a relatively new party on the national stage, still trying to shed its 'ethnic identity based politics tag', and the religious configuration of G-B would have always been a tough sell for the PML-N which has been reluctant in opposing Taliban extremism.

Yes, it seesm like those two re-elections would solve all problems. PML-Q chief acceptedf the results and then protests in G-B don't make any sense.

Besides the work in Karachi and during the earthquake, MQM has been lucky because there is a lot of support from the Ismailis (Agha Khanis) for MQM in Karachi so their Jamaat Khana must have played an importnant role for MQM in G-B elections.

 

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PPP nominates Syed Mehdi Shah for the slot of CM Gilgit-Baltistan
GILGIT : Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has nominated Syed Mehdi Shah as the first Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Private TV Channel reported that PPP has nominated Syed Mehdi Shah for the slot of Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan. He will be the first leader of house of Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly. It is further said that PPP has also nominated members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Cabinet.

Syed Mehdi Shah has been affiliated with PPP for long time and he is the central leader of PPP. Syed Mehdi Shah won election from LA-1 Skardu by securing 5595 votes.

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What is the definition of political party in Pakistan?
Just wondering....

Who is eligible to make a party?

What does constitution of Pakistan says about it and what is the real story...

Why do we even need political parties which did not deliver what they say..

Why do we even need to give them a chance when they betrayed us…

It includes all the political parties which got main seats like PPP, PML-N, PML-Q, Mullana Fazal ur Rehman or Mullana diesel, MQM or Altaf Bhai and the list goes on…I cannot say anything about Imran Khan because he never got a leader role but he seems to be a nice guy till now….

I personally like NS but I don’t think they should be given a chance…they got many times, now they should rest along with their families…

Altaf Bhai should be awarded the voice of the universe...



I hope it will not derail the thread…if it does than my bad…

 

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Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly to hold first session after Eid​

RAWALPINDI: The Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly is likely to hold its first session after Eidul Azha, Information and Broadcasting Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Saturday. Kaira, who is also the acting governor of Gilgit-Baltistan, was speaking at a reception held in honour of the elected members of the legislative assembly. The reception was hosted by Baitul Mal Managing Director Zamurad Khan at his residence. It was also attended by Mehdi Shah, the nominated chief minister of the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly. Kaira said although the election process had finished, the election for the reserved seats for women and technocrats was yet to take place. app

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Aspirant CM of Gilgit-Baltistan vows to utilize energies for peace, prosperity ​

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): Promotion of peace, education, health and poverty alleviation would be priorities of his government which would utilize all its energies for the betterment of the area and its people, said aspirant Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly, Syed Mehdi Shah. “I am determined to take steps for promotion of mining sector, create investment friendly atmosphere and eradicate poverty from the area so that people could live a prosperous and decent life,” he told APP.

In an exclusive talk here Sunday, Syed Mehdi Shah said PPP has won the election on the basis of its performance and services delivered by the PPP leadership including the introduction of Self-governance Order-2009, and economic package for the welfare of the people.
He said PPP had always served the people of Gilgit-Baltistan and that was why the people of the area have reposed confidence and cast their votes in favour of the PPP candidates in the election.
He reminded PPP had also won eight seats in 2004 elections and PML-Q secured only five seats and PPP was not allowed to form a government and PML-Q which was in power at the federal level formed its government in GB with minority seats.
Mehdi Shah thanked President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and Information Minister and Acting Governor Gilgit-Baltistan, Qamar Zaman Kaira for their efforts to the welfare of the people and introducing the Self-governance Order-2009 for the political and economic empowerment.
He said prior to the elections, he toured seven districts as President of the PPP where the people warmly welcomed him and added PPP has won 12 seats and enjoys majority with a position to form its government in the GB.
However, he said PPP would take along its partners and other political parties for the promotion of peace, harmony and development in the area.

Replying to a question, he said the elections were held in a free, fair and transparent manner and rigging charges are baseless.
Mehdi Shah said people of the area could be better served through investment in social and infrastructure sectors with ultimate purpose of creating job opportunities and raising their living standard.
He accused the MQM for creating law and order situation in his constituency during the polling process.

Answering another question, he said efforts would also be made for the promotion of tourism sector and in this regard he particularly mentioned announcement made by Prime Minister for awarding international standard to airports at Gilgit and Skardu.He said during the elections, he and workers of PPP fully observed the code of conduct in the constituency which resulted the peaceful holding of the elections.

Mehdi Shah said the GB Assembly is likely to hold its first session after Eid ul Azha to complete the entire process including election of Chief Minister, Speaker and Deputy Speaker.

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