Abstract
The GE-2018 held in Pakistan has been criticized by many candidates and political parties. Mismanagement and irregularities at some of the Polling Stations as well as untrained poling staff are particularly highlighted. Most of the allegations were found to be political in nature. However, some genuine concerns like untrained election officials, mismanagement at the polling stations, delay in announcement of elections results, created doubts in the transparency of electoral system. For making the conduct of elections fair and to redress the reservations of complainants, ECP should practically exert its authority. Its regional and district offices should be empowered, the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in elections should be considered and election training should be imparted to all of the concerned polling as well as election staff. Sincere efforts must be made by all of the stakeholders to ensure the conduct of fair elections in Pakistan.
Syed Nazir Ahmed Harifal1, Shaukat Tareen2, Wahid Khan3, Muhammad Yousaf Baloch4. (2020) Allegations of Rigging in General Election-2018 in Pakistan, Balochistan Review, Volume 1, Issue 1.
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