Polling Underway in By-Elections in Chichawatni and Gujranwala
Authorities have declared 11 polling stations highly sensitive and 37 sensitive
Gujranwala: (Staff Reporter) – Polling began at 8:00 AM on Sunday for by-elections in Punjab Assembly constituency PP-203, Chichawatni, Sahiwal, and National Assembly constituency NA-77, Gujranwala.
According to a private news channel, voting will continue uninterrupted until 5:00 PM.
In PP-203, a total of 258,000 registered voters are eligible to cast their ballots, including 122,000 women. A total of 185 polling stations have been established, including 54 exclusively for women.
Authorities have declared 11 polling stations highly sensitive and 37 sensitive. More than 1,100 police personnel have been deployed to ensure security during the polling process.
The seat fell vacant following the death of PML-N MPA Chaudhry Muhammad Hanif Jaat. His son, Asad Hanif Jaat, is contesting the by-election on the PML-N ticket. Seven candidates are competing for the provincial assembly seat.
Meanwhile, 11 candidates are contesting the by-election in NA-77, Gujranwala, where 518,000 registered voters are eligible to exercise their right to vote. The constituency has 277,000 male and 241,000 female voters.
A total of 333 polling stations have been established, including 142 for male voters, 137 for female voters and 54 combined polling stations.
Twelve polling stations have been declared highly sensitive, while 34 have been classified as sensitive. More than 2,100 police officers and personnel have been deployed across the constituency to maintain law and order.
A close contest is expected between PML-N candidate Rashid Bashir Virk and Pakistan Markazi Muslim League candidate Muhammad Ibrahim Gujjer.
The NA-77 seat became vacant following the death of PML-N MNA Mehmood Bashir Virk.
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