The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issues a warning, suggesting a potential delay in the elections if continuous orders for changing allocated election symbols persist. The statement highlights the ongoing changes in symbols through various forums, expressing concerns about potential delays due to the need for reprinting ballot papers. The ECP emphasizes the limited time available for reprinting and the risk of losing special paper for the ballots.
Officials told not to change symbols allocated to candidates; PPP demands removal of ‘biased ROs’
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) warns of potential election delays if the trend of changing allocated election symbols continues. The statement cites a 33% increase in the number of candidates compared to the 2018 elections, leading to increased paper usage for ballot printing. The ECP emphasizes that changing symbols once printing starts could necessitate a reprint, posing a risk of delaying the elections. The directive follows concerns raised by the PPP over denial of its symbol to candidates in Punjab, prompting the ECP to bar changes in symbols at this stage.
