A tough contest is expected between Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) candidate Syed Ali Qasim Gilani and Sunni Ittehad Council’s Taimur Malik Altaf Mahay during the by-elections in NA-148, scheduled today Sunday, May 19. The national assembly seat was vacant after Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani assumed charge as Chairman Senate.
In general elections, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani defeated Malik Taimur Altaf Mahay by a narrow margin. However, once again, tough competition is expected between Ali Qasim Gilani, the son of Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, and Malik Taimur Altaf Mahay. About 444,000 voters will cast their votes in the by-elections. Out of 275 polling stations, 69 are termed as sensitive polling stations.
CCTV cameras have also been installed at the sensitive polling stations. The district administration have finalized all arrangements for the by-election in NA-148 scheduled to be held tomorrow (Sunday).
Delivery of election material has been started to all polling stations of the constituency. Deputy Commissioner Rizwan Qadeer paid visit to central election office at Multan Public School here on Saturday and reviewed arrangements. Returning Officer NA-148 Muhammad Saif gave briefing on election material delivery and polling scheme.
DC Rizwan Qadeer ordered to complete the arrangements at all polling stations by today. He directed presiding officers to deliver all the material to the polling stations by this evening. DC Rizwan said that the district administration will provide a transparent and peaceful election environment as per directions of Election Commission. Strict action will be taken against the candidates and supporters over disturbing law and order.
There will be security red alert at all polling stations on polling day. He said that the cameras and additional police contingent have been deployed at sensitive polling stations. DC Rizwan Qadeer ordered to complete the arrangements at all polling stations by today. He directed presiding officers to deliver all the material to the polling stations by this evening. DC Rizwan said that the district administration.
