JUI Announces Wheel Jam Strike Across Balochistan on January 8 in Protest Against Alleged Rigging in PB-45 By-Election

Quetta:Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) has announced a province-wide wheel jam strike on January 8 to protest against the alleged rigging in the PB-45 by-election. Speaking at a press conference at his residence, JUI Senator Maulana Wasee confirmed that all major and minor highways from Gwadar to Chaman would be closed on that day.

Maulana Wasee highlighted discrepancies in the election results, citing that under the 15 polling forms of PB-45, Usman Pirkani secured 2,600 votes, while Ali Madad Jatk received only 256 votes. The JUI leader asserted that the strike would continue as part of their ongoing protest. Following the strike, the central party will consult with its leadership nationwide before making further announcements on the situation.

The JUI has strongly condemned the alleged manipulation of the electoral process and vowed to continue their efforts to safeguard the democratic rights of the people.