Islamabad: The Election Commission has decided to hold the general elections on February 8.
Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja chaired an important meeting of the Election Commission related to security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, in which IG and Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, IG Balochistan and Chief Secretary Balochistan also participated. Interior Secretary Aftab Durrani also attended the meeting.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, the caretaker federal interior minister Gohar Ejaz said that the election is on February 8, there should be no confusion about its holding, the caretaker government and the election commission will ensure the holding of the election in any case, the election on February 8 anyway. I will be
According to the announcement issued by the Election Commission, it was told in the meeting that the provincial administration and security institutions are on full alert, the provincial administration is ready to fight terrorism, all the resources have been provided to the law enforcement agencies.
It was decided in the meeting that those obstructing the election process will be dealt with iron hands.
According to the Election Commission, no political or non-political force will be allowed to obstruct the election process, no negligence or negligence will be done at any level.
Elections will be on time, no one should be under illusion: Chief Election Commissioner
The Chief Election Commissioner said that despite terrorism and security challenges, the election process will not stop. The elements will be dealt with strictly with the help of Pakistan Army.
The Chief Election Commissioner said that there will be no leniency from those who disrupt peace and order, the February 8 elections will be held on time, there are security challenges, but the Election Commission is fully prepared, necessary administrative and security measures for the peaceful conduct of general elections. Arrangements have been made.
Citizens will be provided a safe environment to vote: Chief Election Commissioner
According to the Chief Election Commissioner, citizens will be provided with a safe and conducive environment for voting, political parties and candidates will be provided with a conducive environment for running election campaigns without fear and danger, from elements who take the law into their hands at the time of counting the votes and announcing the results. Be warned.
It should be noted that after the death of a candidate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the incidents of insecurity in Balochistan, an important meeting was called in the Election Commission.