The provincial election commissioner of Punjab, Aijaz Anwar Chohan, has said that ECP is committed to conducting free, fair and transparent elections.

While speaking to the media in Lahore, Chohan said that action would be taken against deficiencies or negligence by returning officers, adding that the instructions were passed yesterday and will be reiterated.

“I want to send my message to the important stakeholders and contesting candidates that they should play their part in conducting free, fair and transparent elections,” Chohan said, adding that they should follow the instructions issued by the ECP.

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