Election 2024: Prisoners in Punjab jails cast votes via postal ballots

LAHORE: Prisoners across Punjab exercised their right to vote in the upcoming General Election 2024. Under the supervision of the Inspector General (IG) Jails, 1,500 inmates from 43 prisons in Punjab participated in the electoral process through postal ballots.

The voting procedure was meticulously conducted by the prison superintendents, who ensured the transparency and integrity of the process under the vigilant gaze of surveillance cameras. Once completed, the postal ballot papers were promptly dispatched to the relevant authorities.

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Commenting on the initiative, Mian Farooq Nazir, a representative of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), affirmed that the prisoners’ postal votes would be duly counted, with the results contributing to the overall electoral outcome.

The ECP, through IG Jails Punjab, had extended the opportunity for prisoners to exercise their voting rights, exemplifying a commitment to inclusivity and democratic principles. In compliance with this directive, prison authorities facilitated the collection of data for eligible prisoners, enabling them to participate in the electoral process.

With prisoners having cast their votes, Punjab jails have become an integral part of the electoral landscape, symbolising the extension of democracy to all segments of society.

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As the nation eagerly awaits the outcome of the General Election 2024, the inclusion of prisoners in the voting process stands as a testament to Pakistan’s dedication to upholding democratic values and ensuring equal representation for all citizens.