Balochistan Chief Minister Survives Election Tribunal Challenge

Following a challenge to his victory in the Feb 8 elections, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti emerged unscathed from an election tribunal hearing. However, Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove lost his ministry after the tribunal ordered re-polling in seven disputed polling stations in PB-36 Kalat constituency.

The Election Tribunal-1, led by Justice Abdullah Baloch, suspended Mr Langove’s victory and declared his appointment as minister for home and tribal affairs null and void. A petition filed by Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl’s candidate Mir Saeed Ahmad Langove led to this decision.

Meanwhile, in a separate case, the Election Tribunal-2 dismissed a petition against CM Bugti filed by Mir Gohram Bugti, allowing Sarfraz Bugti to continue as chief minister. The verdict was announced after arguments from both sides were heard by Justice Rozi Khan.

These legal battles have shown the importance of accountability in democracy, ensuring fair and transparent electoral processes in Balochistan.

Published in Dawn, August 22nd, 2024

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