In today's world, 2011 Azad Kashmiri general election is a topic that has acquired unprecedented relevance. Since its inception, it has aroused great interest and has been the subject of multiple studies and research in various fields. With the passage of time, 2011 Azad Kashmiri general election has evolved and adapted to changes in society, becoming a current topic that continues to generate debate and controversy. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of 2011 Azad Kashmiri general election, analyzing its impact today and reflecting on its importance in the contemporary world.
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41 of the 49 seats in the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly 25 seats needed for a majority | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Map of Azad Kashmir showing Assembly Constituencies and winning parties | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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General elections were held in Azad Kashmir on 26 June 2011 to elect the members of ninth assembly of Azad Kashmir.
The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) won 21 seats, Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML(N)) 10, the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference (AJKMC) 4, and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) 2. Independent candidates managed to win three seats. All of the three independents later joined the PPP. Elections were postponed in LA-37 Kashmir Valley-II.
After the election, the PPP won three reserved seats for women and one reserved seat each for ulema, technocrats, and overseas. On the other hand, the PML(N) and AJKMC each won a reserved seat for women.
The PPP was able to comfortably elect Chaudhry Abdul Majid as the next Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir. He received 35 votes in the prime ministerial election while his opponent, the PML(N)'s Farooq Haider Khan, received only 11 votes. The new government consisted of the PPP, the AJKMC, and the MQM.