Strict action will be taken against officials who neglect duties in polls, says Sikandar Sultan Raja

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja warned government officials that strict action will be taken against them if they will show “political bias”, adding that free and fair elections are necessary for a strong democracy.  

A day earlier, while heading a meeting at the Provincial Election Commission Secretariat, Raja Sikandar said that all resources will be brought into service for unbiased and peaceful polls. He also offered assurances that Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will provide full support to the provincial government.

“There will be no tolerance for any form of political bias among government employees, and immediate action will be taken if such complaints arise,” warned the CEC.

The ECP secretary briefly detailed preparations for general elections as well as revised the electoral rolls and process of voter registration.

On the other hand, Sindh election commissioner also informed the meeting about preparations for general elections in the province.

The Sindh chief secretary also told the huddle that Sindh government will fully cooperate with ECP in the upcoming polls.