Protests have erupted across Pakistan as supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party take to the streets, alleging widespread electoral fraud in the recently concluded general elections of 2024.
In the city of Bannu, PTI activists staged a sit-in on Miran Shah Road, causing traffic disruptions and inconvenience to commuters. They voiced their concerns over irregularities in the electoral process, demanding transparency and accountability.
Meanwhile, in Muzaffargarh, PTI’s protests intensified as party workers gathered at Khelari Chowk to denounce what they claim to be blatant electoral malpractice. Chants against election rigging echoed through the streets as PTI members vowed to challenge the alleged irregularities.
The protests extended to Multan, where PTI leaders called for demonstrations against the election results. Police detained Khalid Javaid Warrich, a local PTI official, during a visit to a school, sparking further tensions between the authorities and PTI supporters.
In Batagram, numerous PTI supporters gathered to protest against what they claim to be electoral fraud. Demonstrators waved party flags and chanted slogans demanding justice and transparency in the electoral process.
Meanwhile, in Dir, PTI workers staged a protest at Dir Chowk, rejecting the election results and accusing authorities of manipulating the outcome to thwart PTI’s success. Similar protests were reported in Sajawal, South Waziristan, and Johi, where PTI supporters expressed frustration over the alleged manipulation of election results.
The protesters have called for the intervention of the Election Commission and the Chief Justice of Pakistan to investigate the alleged irregularities and ensure fair elections.
The outcry spread to Jaranwala, where PTI workers protested against alleged rigging during the elections. Party leaders, including Malik Zafr Iqbal Khokhar and Zulfiqar Bhutto, joined demonstrators in condemning what they called theft of their mandate.
In Malakand, PTI supporters demanded the reinstatement of allegedly snatched seats, echoing the sentiment of protesters in other cities.
Meanwhile, in Peshawar, a massive gathering took place at Gullistan-e-Hazara Park, with PTI leaders addressing the crowd, including the party’s nominee for Chief Minister, Ali Amin Gandapur.
