Sindh, ECP at odds over LB polls date

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KARACHI: The matter of holding local bodies’ elections in Sindh seem to be in the doldrums, as the provincial administration has termed it impossible to conduct the polls on January 18 while the Election Commission says the polls will be held as per the schedule.

Sindh Information Minister, Sharjeel Memon has reiterated that the Sindh government intends to hold the LB polls in March. “As per the law it is mandatory to hold consultation with the provincial (on the matter),” he added.

The ECP rejected the Sindh government’s request to hold the LB elections in March. The Commission categorically said that the polls will be held as per the specified date – January 18.