Election Commission of Pakistan on Thursday declined the request of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) provincial government to postpone the elections for the seats of Nazim and Naib Nazim of District and Tehsil councils Bannu.
The election was scheduled for April 7, but on account of alleged kidnapping of returned candidates of PTI and the Law & Order situation of the province they sought postponement.
As maintenance of law and order is the responsibility of provincial government, hence ECP has directed provincial governments to maintain security and in case any assistance from Pak Army or FC was required, it should be brought to the notice of commission immediately.