“We want to make it clear that candidates, who have any complaints, can utilise the legal course of action available to them. In the civilised and democratic countries, any illegitimate demand is considered violation of law and constitution,” the statement said. The ECP said it expects winners and losers of elections to respect people’s mandate, accept results and play their role for continuity of democracy. It said in order to provide level playing field to all political parties, the ECP issued various directives using its powers. ECP orders recount in 70 constituenciesThe ECP had also been warning provincial governments about violation of code of conduct.

Source: The Express Tribune August 01, 2018 03:33 UTC