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EOC 2022 2022 Federal and Provincial Elections
R81291 - In light of the Supreme Court’s judgement, the necessary steps should be taken to ensure negative voting provision (Right to Reject or No Vote) in the ballot paper. Read More..
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EOC 2017 2017 - House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly Elections
R81292 - The EC should better enforce the election codes of conduct: The EC should take stronger steps to ensure that the government, political parties, and the candidates strictly adhere to the election code of conduct. The EC must take action, in adherence to the law, against those who violate the code of conduct. The temporary police force can be used to report on the violation of the election codes of conduct. Read More..
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EOC 2017 2017 - House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly Elections
R81293 - Temporary police should play a stronger role in enforcing codes of conduct: Despite the existing security apparatus to maintain law and order as well as ensure the safety of the voters, the EC spent approximately Rs. 500 Crores hire temporary police to ensure safety and security during the election. To ensure that the temporary police are used more effectively, the EC should increase the role of the temporary police and train them in monitoring the election code of conducts. This will allow the EC to have better vigilance on the activities conducted by the candidates. Read More..
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EOC 2017 2017 - House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly Elections
R81294 - The EC, and not the Government, should be responsible for announcing the polling date: The dates for the elections were announced by the Government in consultation with the EC after informal consultations with political parties. The EC rather than the government should be responsible for announcing the election date to ensure electoral democracy and independency of polls. Read More..
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EOC 2017 2017 - House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly Elections
R81295 - Orientation program should be conducted for party leaders: There were issues with the closed list of PR candidates submitted by political parties. Some of the mistakes include selecting PR candidates who do not meet the selection criteria set by the EC and revising the priority list after it was submitted. This indicates a lack of understanding of the party leaders on the procedures for the PR system. The EC should organize an orientation program to help leaders understand/ appreciate the importance of the systems and procedures to be adopted in selecting candidates under the PR system. Read More..
