NA-259
In a dramatic turn of events, the Haq Do Tehreek (HDT) faced an unexpected defeat in Gwadar’s NA-259 constituency to the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP), despite initially leading in the race according to early results. The HDT, which had shown promise in the initial counting on February 8, experienced a reversal of fortunes as the PPP emerged victorious when the final results were declared.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) released the official results, revealing that HDT’s candidate, Hussain Baloch, secured the runner-up position with 21,350 votes. However, the PPP’s Malik Shah clinched victory with an impressive tally of 40,778 votes, marking a significant turnaround in the electoral landscape.
Yaqoob Bizenjo, an independent candidate, held the third position in the race, amassing 20,613 votes. Meanwhile, the candidate from the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), Khaled Waleed, trailed behind with a mere 253 votes.
The abrupt shift in outcomes has sparked discussions and raised questions about the dynamics at play during the election process in NA-259. Initially, HDT’s lead suggested a different trajectory for the constituency, only to be eclipsed by the PPP in the final result. This unexpected twist underscores the volatility and unpredictability inherent in electoral politics.
As the results unfolded, political analysts and observers are likely to scrutinize the factors contributing to the shift in voter sentiment and the ultimate outcome.
The victory for PPP in NA-259 Gwadar holds implications not only for the political landscape in the region but also for the broader narrative of the 2024 elections. It highlights the fluidity of electoral dynamics and the importance of considering the entire electoral process rather than relying solely on early indicators.
