THE Election Commission of Pakistan heard the case of Waheeda Shah Bukhari on Tuesday and had reserved the decision till today Mar 7. On the other hand, Waheeda had sought unconditional apology, but it was turned down the matter being a state matter as declared by the Apex Court.
Waheeda has been declared ineligible for years. The ECP has also decided to hold fresh elections in her constituency PS 57 Tando Muhammad Khan. Arrangements for re-polling would be made after further orders from the ECP.
EC member from Sindh had given dissenting vote, but the majority decision went against Waheeda Shah who had slapped polling staff. On Monday, the provincial election commission done enquiry document against Waheeda Shah and submitted the document to the Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan.
Waheeda Shah had tortured Presiding Officer Habiba Memon and others in the coursework of the polling of by-elections on February 25.
It is relevant to mention here that presiding officer Habiba Memon had pardoned Waheeda Shah.
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