In the recent elections, NA-236 Alamgir Khan, the PTI-backed independent candidate, secured a surprisingly low number of votes. This development has sparked a wave of discussions and debates across various platforms.
The Unexpected Result NA-236 Alamgir Khan
Alamgir Khan, who had previously secured the NA-236 seat in a by-election, could only bag 1,154 votes this time. This result was unexpected, especially considering the fact that Khan had won the seat after it was vacated by former prime minister and PTI founding chairman Imran Khan.
Comparison with Previous Elections
In the 2018 elections, the NA-236 seat (previously NA-243 East) was won by Imran Khan with a thumping majority of 91,373 votes. After Imran vacated the seat, it was retained by the PTI as Alamgir Khan won the subsequent by-election. The stark contrast between the votes Alamgir Khan received in the previous election and the recent one has raised eyebrows.
Claims of Rigging NA-236 Alamgir Khan
In a video statement released by the PTI, Alamgir Khan claimed that they obtained around 100,000 votes as per the form 45 issued by presiding officers of polling stations in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Cantonment Faisal, and Gulistan-e-Jauhar areas falling in NA-236. However, the Election Commission of Pakistan reduced their votes to 1,154ยน. He termed this as a mockery of democracy.
Conclusion
The surprising result of the NA-236 Alamgir Khan election has led to a wave of discussions and debates. While the claims of rigging are yet to be investigated, the stark contrast between the votes received in the previous and recent elections is undeniable. As the political landscape continues to evolve, the constituents of NA-236 and the rest of Pakistan will be keenly watching the developments.
Please note that all the information provided in this article is based on the unofficial results announced by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
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