- Jhagra says Forms-45s were altered, due to overwhelming number of votes in favour of PTI
- Sher Afzal Marwat calls for protests against political victimisation, theft of mandate
ISLAMABAD: Former KP finance minister and prominent figure in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Taimur Jhagra on Wednesday made accusations against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), alleging tampering with Forms-45s in numerous constituencies.
Addressing the media outside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, Jhagra, accompanied by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and party leader Barrister Salman Akram Raja, claimed that the ECP initially released Forms-45 for several constituencies but later withdrew them from their website.
According to Jhagra, all Forms-45s were forcibly altered, purportedly due to the overwhelming number of votes in favour of PTI. He argued that this manipulation rendered it virtually impossible for opponents to secure victory without resorting to tampering. Furthermore, Jhagra asserted that the ECP subsequently uploaded these tampered Forms-45s on their website, suggesting potential electoral malpractice.
Highlighting irregularities across Balochistan, Sindh, and other provinces, Jhagra pointed out instances where numbers were allegedly changed through dubious means.
He raised concerns about the legitimacy of certain polling stations, where the number of votes reportedly exceeded the actual number of voters present. Additionally, he criticised the inadequate documentation of some Forms-45s.
Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, echoing Jhagra’s sentiments, declared their intention to approach the high courts in Sindh and Peshawar regarding reserved seats. He expressed confidence in the judiciary’s ability to adjudicate impartially in accordance with the Constitution and the law.
Reaffirming PTI’s position, Barrister Gohar maintained that they had secured victory in 180 seats in the National Assembly and had provided all necessary evidence to support their claim.
PTI’s Marwat calls for protests against political victimisation, theft of mandate
PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat has called on the nation to come out on Sunday and protest against the detention of party founder Imran Khan, imprisonment of political prisoners and the theft of people’s mandate.
In a post on X, Marwat said Imran was being denied basic medical facilities and was suffering from an eye infection and severe dental pain.
“This barbarity must stop and Khan sahib should be given immediate medical treatment,” he said.
“Pakistanis, do not desert Khan sahib, or give up on him — you will [be] plunging your entire next generations into darkness,” Marwat stated.
“You must understand your strength and it is simply your large number and courage, if you all come out together, no one can hurt you or stop you from achieving anything!” he added.
