LAHORE: Chief Election Commissioner Justice (rtd) Qazi Farooq Wednesday said that ECP received a large number of complaints against nazims over violation of electoral code of conduct.
Talking to media in Lahore, he said Deputy Returning Officers have been tasked to investigate into complaints against such nazims; if a complaint is proved right against any nazim, the strict action would be taken against him.
Qazi Farooq said over 500 out of total 700 complaints are against nazims for violating code of conduct, adding no action taken against district nazims so far, as their complaints are being investigated
Speaking on this occasion, CEC said the lists of sensitive spots and polling stations across country are being compiled, where army would be called to ensure the maintenance of law and order situation.
‘ECP has neared completion of the arrangements for holding the elections,’ he maintained adding all election, ballot material has been sent to respective areas except ballot papers that will be dispatched by 5th prior to polling date.
Voters are quite conscious people and they would defy pressure from any quarter, he added.