PPP, PML-N Exchange Barbs Amid AJK Elections, Rigging Allegations
At a glance
- PPP and PML-N are engaged in a war of words over AJK elections.
- PPP alleges rigging in Mirpur division, demands re-polling.
- PML-N leaders have responded to PPP's accusations with counter-criticism.
Story so far
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), despite being coalition partners at the Centre, have been in a political dispute following the PML-N's victory in the AJK Mirpur division elections. The PPP has accused the PML-N of rigging and demanded re-polling. This conflict has intensified with leaders from both sides exchanging strong statements regarding election integrity and past governance. The second phase of AJK elections is scheduled for Sunday in Muzaffarabad, with a third phase on August 10.
Latest development
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) continued their war of words on Saturday, extending their rhetoric from the ongoing elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to their respective past tenures in power.
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