Polling starts for by-elections on eight NA and three PA seats

The polling for by-elections is underway in eight national and three provincial constituencies of three provinces of the country.

For the first time in history, PTI chief Imran Khan is contesting as a candidate in 10 out of 11 constituencies while Multan is the only constituency in these elections where PTI may face a tough time.

According to the details, the preparations were completed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) last night for holding by-polls in the three national and 3 provincial.

Six constituencies of Punjab

Three National Assembly constituencies include NA-157 Multan, NA-108 Faisalabad and NA-118 Nankana Sahib and the provincial assembly constituencies include PP-139 Sheikhupura, PP-241 Bahawalnagar and PP-209 Khanewal.

About 21 lakh 41 thousand voters will exercise their right to vote in six constituencies in Punjab by-elections. Of these, the number of male voters is 11 lakh 67 thousand 624 while the number of female voters is 9,73,866.

In NA-157 Multan, registered voters are 4 lakh 62 thousand 205, of which male voters have more than 2 lakh 47 thousand while female voters are 2 lakh 14 thousand 285.

Total votes in NA-108 Faisalabad have more than 5 lakh 5, with male voters more than 2 lakh 71 thousand and female voters more than 2 lakh 34 thousand.

NA-118 Nankana Sahib has more than 4 lakh 50 thousand votes while male voters have more than two and a half million and female voters are about 2 million.

On the other hand, in the provincial seats PP-139 Sheikhupura, the total votes are more than 27,000, of which the number of male voters is more than 1 lakh 26 thousand and the number of female voters is about one lakh.

PP-241 Bahawalnagar has more than 2 lakh 37 thousand voters, of which the number of male voters is more than 1,29,000 and the number of female voters is more than 1 lakh 7 thousand.

PP-209 Khanewal has more than 2 lakh 58 thousand voters, of which the number of male voters is 1 lakh 42 while the number of female voters is 1 lakh 16 thousand.

1434 polling stations have been set up for six constituencies of Punjab. 52 candidates from 3 national and 3 provincial constituencies are contesting.

Police and Rangers have been deployed to maintain law and order during polling. Returning officers were handed over to the Election Materials Presiding Officers yesterday. The election campaign by the candidates ended at 12 o’clock on the night.

Election Commission monitoring teams are visiting the constituencies on polling day to review the polling process.

Provincial Election Commissioner Punjab Saeed Gul has expressed satisfaction over all arrangements for the by -elections, saying that any violation of any code of conduct will not be ignored during the polling.

Three constituencies of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the voting process for the by-elections for 3 seats in the National Assembly began at 8 am, which will continue till 5 pm without any break.

Three seats in which the voting process is underway for the by-elections include NA -22 Mardan, NA -24 Charsadda and NA -31 Peshawar constituencies.

The election campaign ended at 12 o’clock on Friday night, after which all kinds of public gatherings were banned.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is expected to contest in three by-elections, Pakistan Tehreek -e -Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan is contesting the most senior candidates of the Pakistan Democratic Movement from these three constituencies.

Pakistan Tehreek -e -Insaf (PTI) Minister Ali Muhammad Khan’s resignation between NA-22 Mardan, Pakistan Tehreek -e -Insaf candidate Imran Khan and PDM and JUIF joint candidate Maulana Muhammad Qasim. Is.

There are a total of 47,1184 voters in NA-22 Mardan, of which 263024 are male voters and 208,160 female voters, while the total polling stations are 334, of which Kamband is 163 while 82 for women and 252 for men.

Pakistan Tehreek -e -Insaf (PTI) central leader Fazal Muhammad Khan won the election but resigned from the seat after failing in distrust, in this constituency, Pakistan Tehreek -e -Insaf chairman Imran Khan contested by ANP’s provincial president. Emal is from Wali Khan.

This constituency is also considered to be the stronghold of the ANP. Apart from the ANP, Emal Wali is also supported by the support of PDM. However, recent Pakistan Tehreek -e -Insaf meetings show that PTI can give Wali a tough time.

The total number of registered votes in this constituency is 524862, while the population of this constituency is 1124080 people. Now we have to see which candidate gets the win, but apparently Emal Wali Khan’s position seems to be quite stable.

The national seat was vacated after the resignation of Pakistan Tehreek -e -Insaf leader Shaukat Ali on NA -31. The historical importance of this constituency is of great importance as the renowned leaders of Pakistan have contested the elections. A tough competition is expected.

In the past, ANP’s Ghulam Ahmad Bilour from this constituency has won three times, Pakistan Tehreek -e -Insaf (PTI) twice, Pakistan Peoples Party twice and MMA once won from this constituency.

The total number of voters in the constituency is 4 lakh 73 thousand 108, of which the number of male voters is more than 2 lakh 73 while the number of female voters is more than 2 lakh ten thousand.

The total number of polling station is 265, of which 146 men have been set up for men while 117 polling stations have been set up for women and two joints have been set up.

Sindh constituencies

Voting is underway for the by-elections in two constituencies of NA -237 and NA -239 of the National Assembly in Karachi. The voting process began at 8 am and will continue till 5 pm without any break.

The by-elections were delivered by the Returning Officers yesterday by the Returning Officers. There are 11, 11 candidates in both seats.

Chairman PTI from NA -237 Malir and NA -239 Korangi is present as a strong candidate from the Pakistan Tehreek -e -Insaf, while MQM Pakistan and Pakistan Peoples Party candidates are also in the field.

Police and Rangers have been deployed at sensitive and highly sensitive polling stations in both constituencies.

The Provincial Election Commissioner says no illegal move will be allowed during the voting process. The law and order will be strictly dealt with with defective elements.

Karachi Police and Sindh Rangers conducted a flag march to maintain law and order in the area yesterday.