The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday rejected the plea filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed independent candidate Salman Akram Raja in NA-128.
According to details, the ECP had made it clear that Raja could approach the election tribunal.
The electoral watchdog had rejected the application of the PTI-backed candidate. Raja had appealed the decision of the returning officer in NA 128.
Salman Ikram Raja's election excuse was heard by a two-member bench of the Election Commission.
A two-member bench of the ECP heard the petition of Salman Akram Raja.
The summary decision rejecting the application was written by KP member Ikramullah Khan.
Earlier, the returning officer had declared Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) candidate Awn Chaudhry the winner, following which Raja had filed a petition against the decision.
