Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha has resigned from his post amidst a flurry of startling revelations regarding electoral misconduct.
In a series of dramatic statements, Chattha expressed remorse for his actions, citing shame and a desire for atonement.
Chattha expressed regret and remorse, stating that he feels ashamed of his actions and believes he should face severe consequences for his alleged misconduct.
In a series of videos going viral on social media, Chattha can be seen confessing to being involved in election duty and admitted to feeling ashamed of his responsibilities. He went on to declare that he should face the death penalty for his alleged crimes and recounted a scene where presiding officers were brought to tears before him. Shockingly, Chattha claimed to have attempted suicide after morning Fajar prayers as a consequence of his actions.
Furthermore, the commissioner spoke of his fears of a repeat of the tragic events of 1971, stating that he wanted to relieve himself of the burden on his conscience. He expressed a desire for justice to prevail, insisting that others implicated in the misconduct should also face consequences.
Amidst these revelations, Chattha made allegations of electoral fraud, claiming that 13 Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) were defeated in his division despite initially leading by 70,000 votes. He alleged that fake seals were used to cheat voters and implicated Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja in the wrongdoing.
Chatta's resignation and subsequent statements have brought to light serious allegations of electoral malpractice, casting a shadow over the integrity of the electoral process in Rawalpindi. The unfolding situation has raised concerns about the transparency and fairness of elections in the region, prompting calls for thorough investigation and accountability.
