Polling begins in PS-30 Khairpur by-election
Polling has begun for the by-election in Sindh Assembly constituency PS-30 Khairpur.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Barrister Asfandyar Khan Kharral is contesting the election against seven independent candidates.
The constituency has a total of 254,980 registered voters. The Election Commission has established 164 polling stations for the by-election.
Officials have classified several polling stations as sensitive due to security concerns. A total of 64 polling stations have been declared highly sensitive.
Another 68 polling stations have been classified as sensitive. Security arrangements have been strengthened at these locations.
Around 2,500 police personnel have been deployed across the constituency. They have been assigned duties at polling stations and other important locations.
Security personnel are also monitoring the polling process to prevent any untoward incident. Authorities have directed officials to ensure a peaceful environment for voters.
The by-election was necessitated by the death of PPP MPA Naeem Kharral. His death left the PS-30 Khairpur seat vacant.
The contest is being closely watched because the PPP candidate is facing multiple independent candidates. Voters in the constituency will decide who will represent them in the Sindh Assembly.
Polling officials have been instructed to facilitate voters and ensure that the electoral process remains orderly.
Security personnel will remain deployed throughout the polling process. Authorities have also taken measures to protect polling staff and voters.
