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Pakistan-administered Kashmir delays final election voting in seven constituencies amid security fears
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PPP will intensify rigging allegations as postponed Kashmir constituencies await new polling dates under continued restrictions and security deployments.

Election delays in a contested, high-tension region deepen legitimacy questions and can prolong unrest—especially when major parties dispute the process.

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Election delays in a contested, high-tension region deepen legitimacy questions and can prolong unrest—especially when major parties dispute the process.

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The final round of regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir was delayed on Monday after weeks of deadly protests and sweeping restrictions. Authorities postponed voting in seven of the 11 remaining constituencies to an undetermined date, citing law-and-order worries. The Pakistan Muslim League-N has won 24 of 34 seats so far and is set to form the regional government, but the Pakistan Peoples Party says the vote is rigged. PTI candidates boycotted the polls over rigging claims.

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Pakistan-administered Kashmir delays final election voting in seven constituencies amid security fears

Authorities cite law-and-order concerns after weeks of deadly protests and restrictions; PPP alleges rigging.

World | The Hindu·1h ago
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