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PML-N, JI, JUI-F demand army inside all Karachi polling stations
KARACHI: The Jamat-e Islami (JI), Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), and Jamiat Ulma e Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) Monday demanded the deployment of armed forces during polling in Karachi, Geo News reported.
During joint press conference, Amir (JI) Mohammad Hussain said that the deployment of troops in the mega-polis was extremely necessary during elections.
He urged Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to protect the citizens.
Going forward he also called into question a ban on mounting banners as part of their electioneering in Defence Housing Authority.
On the occasion, PML-N’s Saleem Zia demanded of the ECP that they be allowed to hold public rallies in various constituencies. Moreover he sought deployment of army not only just outside but also inside all the polling stations in Karachi.
Qari Usman, leader of JUI-F, said the worst law & order situation prevailing in Karachi, made a very strong case for deployment of troops at polling stations.
Courtesy www.geo.tv