The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has responded to the statement made by President Dr Arif Alvi regarding delay in election, stressing that the electoral watch dog was all set for holding the elections in accordance with its schedule.
President Arif Alvi in an interview with a private channel expressed skepticism about the upcoming elections.
He revealed that despite his earnest efforts, he did not foresee the polls taking place as scheduled. President Alvi detailed his attempts to ensure the integrity of the electoral process, including writing letters to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and proposing a cut-off date of November 6.
President Alvi disclosed that he had consulted the law ministry on this matter. However, he was informed that determining the election schedule was not within his prerogative.
In a statement on Thursday, an ECP spokesperson said the President during an interview on a private channel last Wednesday had made a statement that created an impression of delay in election
The ECP further dispelled the impression of election postponement saying the commission had already stated its clear position in this regard.
As per the election action plan, all the necessary preparations by the Election Commission have been concluded, and the election schedule will be revealed after the constituencies are formally published. There is no uncertainty in this regard.
The initial phase of delimitation has concluded, and the second phase involving objection submissions will finish by Friday, October 27, 2023.
Furthermore, the Election Commission will commence the review of objections related to preliminary constituencies on October 30/31 and by November 30, 2023, the final list of constituencies will be officially released.
