Former Commissioner of Rawalpindi, Liaqat Ali Chatha, has presented his statement before the committee formed by the Election Commission to investigate serious irregularities alleged during the general elections.
Chatha had resigned from his position a few days prior, citing serious irregularities in the elections as the reason for his resignation. He had accused that large-scale rigging had taken place, resulting in the defeat of candidates who were leading by margins of 50 to 70 thousand votes. He further alleged that Pakistan had been deceived, and held the Chief Election Commissioner and Chief Justice of Pakistan accountable, suggesting that they should also resign from their positions.
The allegations made by Liaqat Ali Chatha had been vehemently refuted by the Election Commission spokesperson and the Chief Justice of Pakistan. In response to the incident, the Election Commission had taken note and formed a high-level committee to investigate the matter. Statements were recorded from the Deputy Commissioners of Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, and Chakwal regarding the incident.
According to sources, the investigative committee of the Election Commission had sent a notice to the former Commissioner of Rawalpindi Division to provide a statement. It’s reported that Liaqat Ali Chatha has now recorded his statement before the Election Commission’s committee.
The recording of Liaqat Ali Chatha’s statement marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the alleged irregularities during the general elections. The Election Commission is actively pursuing the matter to ensure transparency and fairness in the electoral process. The outcome of the investigation will be crucial in maintaining public trust and confidence in the democratic system.
