UMERKOT:All arrangements have been finalized to hold much-delayed PS-52 Umerkot by-election tomorrow (Monday) amid Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
A tough contest is expected between Pakistan People’s Party candidate Amir Ali Shah and Grand Democratic Alliance’s candidate Arbab Ghulam Rahim former Sindh Chief Minister in the by-polls. The polls will be held at 128 polling stations across the district Umerkot.
The PS-52 seat fell vacant last year due to the death of PPP MPA Ali Mardan Shah. The Election Commission of Pakistan and local government have finalized all arrangements for the polls. Heavy contingents of police and rangers have been deployed to ensure the security and implement SOPs.
The ECP has barred the federal ministers, provincial ministers and assembly members from visiting the constituency to ensure fair and transparent election.