Salman Akram Raja, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf backed independent candidate, has filed a plea with Lahore High Court against the election results of NA-128, citing violations of the election act. The plea requests the court to order the Returning Officer to compile the election in the plaintiff’s presence. The court has summoned the Returning Officer and adjourned the hearing temporarily.
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) backed independent candidate Salman Akram Raja on Friday moved Lahore High Court (LHC) against election results of NA-128, ARY News reported.
As per details, the plea was filed by Salman Akram Raja in LHC stating that the returning officer violated the election act by not releasing the election result.
The plea urged the court to order the Returning Officer to compile the election in the plaintiff’s presence.
At this, the ECP counsel replied saying that the initial results have already been issued however Salam Akram Raja told the court the plea was filed before the announcement of unofficial result.
The Lahore High Court summoned the Returning Officer of NA-128 and adjourned the hearing for a short while.
It is pertinent to mention here that according to unofficial results Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) candidate Awn Chaudhry was backed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secured victory in NA-128 Lahore with 172,576 votes, against PTI backed independent candidate Salman Akram Raja with 159,024 votes.
Renowned lawyer Salman Akram Raja has taken a decisive step by approaching the Lahore High Court to challenge the recent election results. With a wealth of experience in constitutional law, Raja aims to ensure that the democratic process remains fair and just. By initiating this legal action, he has demonstrated a commitment to upholding the integrity of the electoral system. Raja’s move has sparked a significant response, as it reflects a critical aspect of civic engagement and the importance of legal recourse in the face of electoral disputes. The legal community and the public at large will be closely following the developments of this case, as it has the potential to impact the future of democratic governance in the region.
Source: ARY NEWS
Salman Akram Raja, supported by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, has taken legal action against the election results of NA-128 by filing a plea in Lahore High Court. The plea alleges that the returning officer violated the election act by not releasing the election result and requests the court to order the compilation of the election results in the presence of the plaintiff. This move comes after Awn Chaudhry, backed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, secured victory in NA-128 Lahore with 172,576 votes, defeating Salman Akram Raja. The Lahore High Court has summoned the Returning Officer for NA-128 to address the matter.
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