ECP Rejects Nawaz Sharif’s Plea for NA-15 Reelection: Legal Battle Shifts to Election Tribunal

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has Dismissed Nawaz Sharif’s Plea Challenging the Election Results of PTI-backed Candidate Shahzada Gustasap Khan from NA-15 Mansehra. The two-Member bench, led by Nisar Durrani ruled against Sharif and Suggested that he could approach the Election Tribunal if dissatisfied with the Decision.

Nawaz Sharif’s Lawyer argued that the Election was Unconstitutional, illegal and against Election Rules. During the Previous Hearing, Javed Jadoon, Counsel for Sharif, Highlighted the non-Receipt of Form 45s from 123 Voting Stations, Raising Concerns about the transparency of the Electoral Process. He also Pointed out that the Ballot boxes were not Properly Sealed alleging Rigging in the Constituency.

Babar Awan, Representing the PTI-backed independent Candidate Countered by Suggesting that if the Seals on the Bags Containing Ballots were Broken the case should be referred to the Election tribunal for further investigation. He Emphasized that the ECP has already formed Election tribunals making it an appropriate venue for addressing these Concerns.

The ECP’s Verdict not only dismissed Sharif’s Plea but also instructed the Returning Officer to finalize the Results within three Days. Shahzada Gustasap Khan the PTI-backed independent Candidate, emerged Victorious in NA-15 with 105,249 Votes while Nawaz Sharif secured the Runner-up Position with 80,382 Votes.

The case has been marked by Allegations of irregularities with Sharif’s legal team Contending that there was more Vote-rigging and tampering in NA-15 than in the Daska Constituency in the Past. As the legal Battle Continues the focus shifts to the Election Tribunal where Sharif may choose to Pursue further action.

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In Conclusion the Election Commission of Pakistan’s dismissal of Nawaz Sharif’s Plea for a Reelection in NA-15 Mansehra marks a Significant Development in the legal battle Surrounding the Contested Election. The decision to Refer Sharif to the Election Tribunal opens a new Chapter in the Pursuit of Electoral justice.

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As allegations of irregularities and rigging Persist, the coming days will shed light on whether the tribunal will provide a forum for a more detailed investigation into the Concerns raised during the Hearings. The Political landscape remains dynamic as the legal Proceedings Continue to unfold shaping the Future Course of this Electoral Dispute.