ISLAMABAD, Dec 5: The Election Commission on Wednesday rejected allegations from leading opposition parties that the Jan 8 polls would be rigged, insisting that the vote would be free and fair.
The body’s defence of its independence came amid claims by former prime ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif that it is biased because it is appointed by President Pervez Musharraf.
“The Election Commission is a constitutional body and it is fully independent to hold free, fair and transparent polls,” EC secretary Kanwar Dilshad told AFP.
“The entire election exercise is absolutely free, fair and transparent,” he said.—AFP
