The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Monday rejected the delaying elections on Senate resolution and clarified that general elections will be held on February 8.
The top electoral body replied to a letter from the secretary of the Cabinet Division citing a Senate resolution to delay polls for some time.
The Election Commission completely rejected the position mentioned in the resolution of the Senate and announced elections have been held in winter in the past too.
ECP said the Senate resolution was discussed in the commission’s meeting and highlighted that the date of general elections was set on February 8 in consultation with President Arif Alvi.
The Election Commission issued instructions to the caretaker governments to restore law and order to improve security and provide a conducive environment for voters.
The ECP has made all necessary arrangements for the elections and said could also assure the Supreme Court for the election on February 8.
“In the past, general elections and municipal elections were held in winter. Considering the facts, it will not be appropriate to postpone the general elections,” ECP said.
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Earlier, a third resolution to postpone the general elections in the Upper House of Parliament has been submitted to the Senate, citing severe cold weather, snowfall, and security challenges across the country.
Senator Hilalur Rehman of the Independent Parliamentary Group submitted the resolution.
The adverse effects of the coldest weather and snowfall are coming to the fore in the country, Resolution
Resolution on the ongoing election campaign in various areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province which is preventing citizens from voting in a conducive environment
Request the Election Commission to adjourn to a suitable date instead of February 8, 2024.
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