Archive · 29 Jul 2026
PML-N wins PoK polls amid violence and rigging claims
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) won the first phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), securing nine out of 13 seats.
The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) won the remaining four seats.
However, the elections were marred by allegations of rigging and violence.
The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) claimed that 14 of its activists were killed and many more were injured in clashes with law enforcement.
India criticized the elections, calling them an attempt by Pakistan to legitimize its illegal occupation of the region and hide human rights violations.
The elections are being held in three phases, with the final results expected by August 10.
PML-N won 9 seats in the first phase of PoK elections.
PPP won the remaining 4 seats.
Elections marred by allegations of rigging and violence.
JAAC claims 14 activists killed and many injured in clashes.
India criticizes elections as an attempt to legitimize illegal occupation.
- Who
- PML-N, PPP, JAAC, India
- What
- Elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)
- When
- July 27 - August 10
- Where
- Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)
- Why
- To legitimize Pakistan's occupation and conceal human rights violations, according to India; to participate in governance, according to PML-N and PPP
PML-N and PPP
JAAC and India
Legitimacy of Elections
PML-N and PPP
PML-N and PPP participate in and accept the election results, viewing them as legitimate.
JAAC and India
JAAC and India view the elections as illegitimate, with JAAC alleging rigging and India calling them a cover-up for illegal occupation.
Violence and Rigging
PML-N and PPP
PML-N and PPP do not publicly acknowledge widespread rigging or violence.
JAAC and India
JAAC alleges large-scale rigging and violence, with at least 14 activists killed and more than two dozen injured.
- Election Winner
- PML-N
- Seats Won by PML-N
- 9
- Seats Won by PPP
- 4
- Total Seats in PoK Legislative Assembly
- 53
- Election Phases
- 3
- Election Dates
- July 27 - August 10
- JAAC Activists Killed
- 14
- JAAC Activists Injured
- More than two dozen
