Final election phase begins in Pakistan-administered Kashmir despite banned group’s boycott call
Summary
Voting took place in the last phase of elections for the legislative assembly in Pakistan-administered Kashmir despite protests and a boycott call from a banned group. The Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) is likely to win a majority and form the regional government for the first time in 10 years.Key Facts
- Voters cast ballots in four assembly seats in Poonch district during the final election phase.
- The banned group Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) asked people to boycott the elections, but voting continued.
- PML-N has already won 24 of 34 seats decided in earlier voting phases and is expected to form the government.
- The Kashmir region is disputed between Pakistan and India, with both countries claiming it fully.
- Security was increased around polling stations due to past violent protests and clashes.
- The election is done in phases for security reasons and will finish this month.
- Newly elected members will select the region’s next prime minister.
- The JAAC opposes 12 legislative seats set aside for people displaced from Indian-controlled Kashmir, arguing these seats give too much influence to people living outside Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
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