ECP orders forensics of videos of alleged buying, selling of votes in NA-133 Lahore by-polls

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (SABAH): Report of alleged video of buying, selling of votes in NA-133 elections to be submitted today (Tuesday). Strict action will be taken if the reports of the concerned departments prove to be true, said the Election Commission Spokesperson.

If the matter is proved then it will be referred to the Election Commission Islamabad, furthermore NA-133 by-election may also be postponed and the candidate can be disqualified if rigging is proved.

Additionally, ECP sent letters to Chairman PEMRA, Chairman NADRA, Inspector General (IG) of Police and Commissioner Lahore ordering forensics of video and identification of persons.

The returning officer is also directed by ECP to submit a written report of forensic and action shall be taken on report by November 30.

On the other hand, the Election Commission announced the schedule for vacant seat after the resignation of Senator Muhammad Ayub in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Polling for the vacant seat will be held on December 20, 2021.

According to the Election Commission, after the resignation of Senator Muhammad Ayub the election on vacant seat will be held on December 20 this year, polling will be held in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly building. The returning officer is directed to issue a public notice today on that matter.

According to the ECP spokesperson, nomination papers can be submitted from November 30 to December 2.

The list of candidates submitting papers will be released on December 3, scrutiny of nomination papers will be completed by December 6 and appeals can be filed by December 8. The tribunal will then give decision on appeals by December 10.

Moreover, revised list of candidates will be released on December 11, the candidates will be able to withdraw papers by December 13, ECP spokesperson.