ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission has rejected the Sindh government’s request for the postponement of the second phase of local elections in Sindh.
The spokesperson of the Election Commission has explained that local body elections in Karachi Division will be held on August 28 as per the scheduled schedule. The spokesman further said that the local body election in the Hyderabad division will be decided to keep in mind the convenience of the voters.
Earlier this week, the Malir deputy commissioner wrote a letter to the ECP, stating that the ongoing monsoon spell had played havoc on district Malir and there were a number of populated areas which are still inaccessible and deprived of basic amenities due to heavy downpour.
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Polling was due to be held in total 16 districts — East, West, South, Central, Korangi, Keamari and Malir of Karachi division and Hyderabad, Dadu, Jamshoro, Matiari, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Badin, Sujawal and Thatta of Hyderabad division
Earlier, ECP moved the second phase of the Sindh local government elections from July 24 to August 28 citing “possible rains and bad weather” in Sindh.
According to a statement issued by the ECP’s spokesperson last month, the decision was taken based on the report of Sindh’s chief secretary and provincial election commissioner, the public’s request, and data from the meteorological department.
