Polling for the by-election in NA-213 Umerkot is currently underway, during which a tough competition is expected between PPP and PTI., as reported by national media on Thursday.
According to a details, the polling process for the by-election in NA-213 Umerkot began at 8 AM and will continue uninterrupted until 5 PM.
A total of 18 candidates are contesting in the constituency. A tough competition is expected between Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Saba Talpur and GDA-backed candidate Lal Chand Malhi.
The NA-213 Umerkot seat became vacant after the death of PPP leader Nawab Yousuf Talpur. There are a total of 498 polling stations in the constituency, of which 269 have been declared sensitive and 91 extremely sensitive.
Over the past decade, the political rivalry between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Sindh has remained intense, marked by a constant tug-of-war for influence and dominance.
PTI, under the leadership of Imran Khan, has managed to secure a noticeable presence in Sindh’s political landscape, especially in urban centers like Karachi and Hyderabad.
However, PTI’s presence has remained largely limited, unable to shake PPP’s deep-rooted influence in rural Sindh where traditional loyalties and the Bhutto legacy still hold significant sway.
