Speaking on the issue, Chan claimed that federal ministers Amir Muqam and Aleem Khan were allegedly exerting pressure on the local administration and state institutions to influence election results.
He further alleged that presiding officers were being pressured to withhold Form 45s, describing the alleged actions as a direct attack on the public mandate.
Chan warned that any attempt to alter election results or manipulate the electoral process would undermine the credibility of the entire electoral system and erode public confidence in democratic institutions.
The PPP leader demanded that the Election Commission immediately take notice of the situation, ensure the timely issuance of Form 45s, protect presiding officers from any undue influence, and take impartial action against all individuals involved in interfering with the electoral process.
He maintained that the people of Gilgit-Baltistan had exercised their democratic right through voting and that their verdict must be respected.
“No engineered outcome can override the genuine decision of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan,” Chan said, urging authorities to ensure transparency and fairness during the vote-counting and result compilation process.
The allegations come as vote counting continues across the region following polling for all 24 seats of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly, with unofficial results indicating close contests in several constituencies.
