PML-N got one more seat in KP Assembly from ECP The news also bolsters the party’s position in the provincial legislature, where the political contest is narrow.
Decision Comes After Vote Recount
The ECP took this decision after votes of PK-91 Kohat recount were previously claimed as won by an independent candidate.The commission later found inaccuracies in the original count after examining every objection and ballot paper.Thereupon, it announced that the PML-N’s Malik Hidayat Ullah had won the seat.
Independent Loses Seat to PML-N
The independent candidate, who had earlier claimed victory, was shown to have lost the seat on account of rejected votes and margin discrepancies.PML-N’s lawyers fought their case in this regard effectively in the court, as a result recount was ordered and, after that, the result was officially changed.PML-N supporters celebrate the victory in Kohat.
PML-N’s Poll Prospects Punt In KP’S Political Game
PML-N’s total seats in the KP Assembly have now gone up to nine as a result of this victory.But with the party far behind PTI in numbers, every additional seat gives it credibility as a power broker in critical provincial issues.Party leaders say the decision indicates an increase in public confidence in PML-N, particularly in constituencies once controlled by independents and rivals.
