PPP’s Salahuddin Jilani wins Dadu’s PS-86 by-election

DADU: Pakistan Peoples Party ((PPP)’s candidate Salahuddin Jilani has won the by-election held for the Sindh Assembly’s PS-86 constituency.

Candidate Salahuddin Jilani beat Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf candidate Imdad Leghari in the elections held in Dadu. He secured 42254 votes while Leghari got 25555 votes.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari congratulated party workers upon victory in Dadu by-election.

Sindh Assembly’s seat (PS-86, Dadu-IV) was vacated due to the death of Ghulam Shah Jilani MPA of PPP on 13th September this year.

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A local holiday in Dadu district was announced by the district administration on election day.

The Election Commission had set up 158 polling stations in PS-86 for more than 199,000 people. 1300 police while 1100 Rangers officials performed duties for secure election.

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Sajeela Leghari MPA of the PPP carried outdoor to the door election campaign for the party candidate, and also addressed several corner meetings for the election.

Polling began at 8 am on Thursday morning. Up to 158 polling stations in PS-86 were designated and more than 199,000 registered votes.

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