ECP Issues Arrest Warrants for Absentee Government Employees in General Elections 2024
ECP’s Strict Measures in Dadu to Ensure Election Duties
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken decisive steps in Dadu to address absenteeism among government employees during the General Elections 2024. In a bold move, arrest warrants were issued for 200 absentee government servants, including presiding and assistant presiding officers. District Returning Officer (DRO) Dadu, Fayyaz Rahujo, confirmed ongoing efforts to apprehend the remaining absentees, with 10 already in custody. New appointments have been made to fill the vacancies and ensure the smooth functioning of the electoral process. These measures highlight the ECP’s commitment to upholding the integrity of the electoral process in Dadu.
Shikarpur Faces Absenteeism Challenges During Elections
Shikarpur witnessed a similar scenario as arrest warrants were issued for 225 government employees who failed to report for election duty despite repeated calls. DRO Shikarpur, Altaf Chachar, sought assistance from the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to locate and apprehend the absentee staffers. This swift action underscores the ECP’s determination to enforce accountability and maintain the credibility of the electoral process in Shikarpur. The new appointments made are crucial in covering the vacant positions and ensuring a seamless election process in the region.
ECP’s Resolve in Multan: Teachers Face Suspension for Election Duty Refusal
In Multan, the ECP took decisive action against 30 teachers who refused to perform their election duties, leading to their suspension. This prompted the ECP to make new appointments to cover the vacant positions promptly. The issuance of arrest warrants and suspension of government employees reflect the ECP’s determination to uphold the principles of fairness and transparency in the electoral process nationwide. These stringent measures not only serve as a stern reminder to government employees of their responsibilities during elections but also aim to deter future instances of absenteeism. The ECP continues to work tirelessly to safeguard the democratic process and uphold the rights of voters in its commitment to free, fair, and transparent elections in Pakistan.
