‘Elections in PoK meaningless’ Gilgit-Baltistan activist praises J&K Polls, criticises Pak

Sep 19, 2024

Geneva (Switzerland), September 19 (ANI): Senge Hasnan Sering, a prominent political activist from Gilgit-Baltistan, has commended India for holding assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, citing increased voter turnout as a sign of hope and progress In an interview with ANI in Geneva, Sering emphasised the growing interest among locals, pointing to a turnout of nearly 59 percent during the first phase of assembly elections. Comparing this to the dismal turnout of 10-20 percent in elections held two decades ago in J&K, Sering described the current figures as a major shift. Sering contrasted this with the political situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan, where he claimed elections are manipulated by the Pakistani military for its own interests and that’s why holding elections therse does not mean anything.