July 26, 2021

PRESS RELEASE

The Executive Committee of the Pakistan Bar Council, in its meeting held today i.e. 26-07-2021, has strongly condemned the incidents of violence of Code of Conduct of Election and firing on contesting candidates and workers/activists of Political Parties during polling process in Election’s of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK),held yesterday, when many activists got injured and the local administration took no action against the violators and remained silent on incidents of violations.

The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), is duty bound to perform its Constitutional duty and ensure actions against the violators of Code of Conduct.

In view of above said, it is crystal clear that the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) were not allowed to choose their real representatives.

Acting Secretary