NA-157 by-polls: ECP issues notice to WASA over violation of conduct

NA-157 by-polls: ECP issues notice to WASA over violation of conduct

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued a notice to the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) for violation of the electoral code of conduct ahead of the by-poll in NA-157 Multan. Pakistan Peoples Party candidate Ali Moosa Gilani has filed a complaint against WASA for initiating development schemes in UC 53 Basti Masoom Shah. WASA authorities have violated the electoral code of conduct, Ali Moosa claimed. The ECP has issued a notification to WASA demanding a response on Ali Moosa’s reservations. The by-polls would be held on October 23, 2022. The election commission announced to organise LG polls in all districts of Karachi on October 23, whereas, by-elections in eight NA constituencies will be held on October 16. The decision was taken in a high-level session chaired by the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja Tuesday.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan-INP

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