Caretaker Chief Minister pledges to conduct free & fair general elections in peaceful manner

Independent Report

QUETTA: The caretaker Chief Minister Balochistan, Mir Ali Mardan Khan has reiterated the government’s resolve to conduct free and fair elections in peaceful environment.
He said that all the resources are being mobilized for the general elections in Balochistan, and it would be ensured that the elections are conducted peacefully.
The Chief Minister was chairing a high level meeting held to review the election arrangements in Makran Division, at the Commissioner’s office, Turbat on Wednesday.
The caretaker Provincial Minister for Home and Tribal Affairs, Captain (Retd) Mir Muhammad Zubair Jamali, Inspector General of Police, Abdul Khaliq Sheikh, Additional Chief Secretary Home, Zahid Saleem, besides other concerned high ups.
The Chief Minister was briefed about the preparations made for general elections to be held in Makran Division as elsewhere in the province and country on February 8, 2024.
It was informed that all the necessary preparations have been finalized for conducting the elections in Makran Division.
The Chief Minister on the occasion directed to the concerned to make it sure that free and fair elections are conducted in the Division peacefully.
He said that we are firm to conduct the general elections in the province in peaceful and transparent manner.
He said that the security of all election contesting candidates is being ensured in the province.
He also said that the law and order situation is better than past in the province. However, the security arrangements are being improved further, he added.
Meanwhile, while talking to media in Turbat, the Chief Minister said that all preparations are complete regarding elections in the province.
He also expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made for elections.
The Chief Minister maintained that the administration and security forces are working with dedication for restoration of peace in the province.