Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir – Web Desk: The phase-wise transparent and peaceful electoral process is underway in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, with the polling stage successfully completed for civil servants assigned election duties .
Civil Servants Vote
Polling for government employees took place on July 20 from 8 AM to 5 PM across 3 divisions and 8 districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. A total of 24,040 civil servants participated in the process .
Breakdown by division:
- Rawalakot Division (2 districts, 4 assembly seats): 4,278 votes cast
- Mirpur Division (3 districts, 13 assembly seats): 12,041 votes cast
- Muzaffarabad Division (3 districts, 9 assembly seats): 7,721 votes cast
Vote Counting and Results
Sealed ballot boxes and all election materials have been handed over to the returning officers. The counting and official announcement of results will take place on the designated polling day for the general elections .
Positive Outlook
Experts describe the successful completion of the first phase as a positive step toward organized, transparent, and peaceful general elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The high participation of civil servants reflects confidence in and commitment to the electoral process .
