ECP orders re-elections, nullifies by-polling in NA-75 Daska II big decision by CEC
Channel: Dabang Khabar Official
Date: 27/02/2021

ECP orders re-elections, nullifies by-polling in NA-75 Daska II big decision by CEC
PTI's Ali Asjad Malhi and PMLN's candidate Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar had a tough contest at 360 polling stations of the constituency but incidents of firing at various polling stations disrupted the smooth process of elections, two political workers of got killed and 8 others were injured, as large number of female and male voters had to back home in fear, after the election time was over, around twenty presiding officers could reach RO and DRO office along with polling material in time, over complains to ECP by RO and DRO, Chief Election Commissioner tried to contact Chief Secretary Punjab and IG Punjab to find the whereabouts of allegedly missing polling staff of twenty polling stations, Chief Secretary could hardly pick phone at 3:00am according to the press note of ECP and then never came into contact which raised questions of irregularities and made the process doubtful. Accordingly, the rules administration is responsible in creating a conducive environment for polling which couldn't be seen done. After hearing ECP staff, lawyers both parties and examining evidence and recommendations of RO and DRO, the Chief Election Commissioner ordered re-elections in the constituency on March 18, 2021. In addition to this, CEC order to suspend officers of district administration, also directed establishment division to transfer the RPO and Commissioner of Gujranwala Division, he also ordered Chief Secretary and IG Punjab to appear in person before ECP on March 4, 2021. He further ordered to inquiry against the said officers either by ECP or federal government or provincial government, decision will be communicated later. In the view of ECP decision, PTI candidate has decides to challenge the decision in the court of law and also challenge the punishment awarded to officers in a separate petition. Some of the sections of society have appreciated ECP for taking commendable decision and some shown reservations, ECP is an autonomous constitutional body which is mandated to ensure free and fair elections in the country. 
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