EC drops 76 names from PR closed list for HoR election

Key Points

• The Election Commission removed 76 candidates from the PR closed list for the House of Representatives election.
• Candidates were disqualified based on eligibility rules, complaints, and previous Commission decisions.
• Disqualifications included those listed by Credit Information Bureau, dual listing on provincial PR lists, unpaid fines, age below 25, and voter registration issues.
• Some candidates were removed for party requests and failure to meet mandatory criteria including female candidate requirements.