Pak-Occupied Kashmir Polls Marred by Violence, Rigging

Pak-Occupied Kashmir Polls Marred by Violence, Rigging

The first phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) were held on Monday amid violence, allegations of rigging, clashes between political groups, and claims of state action against protesters. A Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) worker was killed in Kotli, and a ballot box was reportedly seized and destroyed in Bhimber. The elections were held to elect members of the Legislative Assembly in the Mirpur Division. The polls were marred by violence and allegations of rigging, with several political groups clashing with each other. The state action against protesters has sparked concerns about the fairness of the elections. The outcome of the polls is expected to have a significant impact on the politics of PoK.