The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has made serious allegations following the recent general elections, claiming that a significant number of seats in the National Assembly, amounting to 85, were illegitimately acquired. Today, PTI candidates assembled in Islamabad to address the media, asserting that electoral malpractice robbed them of victory.
Speaking at a press conference, PTI spokesperson Rauf Hassan stated that their investigations revealed what they termed as the largest voter fraud in Pakistan’s history. Out of the 177 seats contested, PTI claimed success on 92, while alleging foul play in the rest. They highlighted discrepancies between Form 45 and Form 47, emphasizing the pivotal role these forms play in distinguishing valid votes from rejected ones.
Furthermore, Shandana Gulzar, an unelected member of the National Assembly, lamented the alleged theft of their mandate in Islamabad, where they purportedly won three seats. Despite these claims, the Election Commission‘s initial declarations did not reflect PTI’s perceived victories.
In Karachi, PTI alleged a staggering level of fraudulence, claiming to have received 1.25 million votes, yet failing to secure any seats. Seemabia Tahir disclosed a disheartening incident in Rawalpindi’s NA-56 constituency, where their candidate reportedly held a significant lead until purported rigging occurred in the wee hours of the morning.
These revelations underscore the contentious nature of the recent elections, with PTI raising serious concerns about electoral integrity and the fairness of the democratic process. As investigations continue and allegations are scrutinized, the aftermath of the elections remains fraught with legal battles and challenges to ensure transparency and accountability.