US Congress Have Expressed Concern Over Alleged Election Rigging in Pakistan

Several members of the US Congress have expressed concern over allegations of alleged interference and rigging in Pakistan’s general elections. Some members have asked the US State Department not to recognize the results of the election until these allegations are fully investigated.

Susan Wild, a member of the US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, has called for an investigation into allegations of election rigging, saying it is time for the international community to stand with the people of Pakistan.

I echo the @StateDept call for a full investigation of election interference and fraud in Pakistan. Now is the time for the international community to stand on the side of the people of Pakistan. We cannot recognize a new government until it is clear that democracy has prevailed.

— Rep. Susan Wild (@RepSusanWild) February 9, 2024

He said that America cannot recognize any new government until it is clear that democracy prevails in Pakistan.

Rohit Khanna, a member of the House of Representatives from California, has said that the majority of the people of Pakistan have voted for Imran Khan and it seems that the majority of the people want to see him as the Prime Minister again.

In one of his video statements, the Democrat congressman said that we have to make sure that the United States does not recognize any government of Pakistan that does not have legitimacy.

The world and specially USA will not recognize an illegitimate government imposed by Pakistan Militarily on 230 million people of Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/eCQFojNgHh

— Atif Khan (@akhan4pakistan) February 10, 2024

Suzie Lee, a member of the Nevada State House of Representatives, has said that she joins the call for the US State Department to investigate allegations of fraud in these elections.

In a post on social media platform X, the Democratic politician said that allegations of rigging in Pakistani elections are a reminder that democracy is fragile and we must work together to save it.

I join the @StateDept in calling for a full investigation into claims of interference or fraud in Pakistan's recent elections.

This is another reminder that democracy is fragile and we must stand together to protect it here at home and abroad.https://t.co/IJgqXBun0p

— Congresswoman Susie Lee (@RepSusieLee) February 9, 2024

Another member of Congress, Samar Lee, has said that evidence of Pakistan’s military interference in the elections has worried her.

According to him, the US must ensure that it stands with the Pakistani people and does not allow their voice to be suppressed through state repression.

I am deeply troubled by evidence that the Pakistani military is interfering with this election.

In this era of backsliding democracies, the U.S. must make it clear that we stand with the Pakistani people and will not let their voices be erased by state violence, targeted… https://t.co/8OKdlRNRSh

— Rep. Summer Lee (@RepSummerLee) February 10, 2024

It should be noted that the full results of the general elections held on February 8 have not been announced yet.

Many political parties in Pakistan have been accused of rigging the elections and changing the results, while protests are also taking place in many parts of the country over the complaints of delay in the results and rigging.

I am deeply troubled by reports of interference in this week's election in Pakistan. The legitimacy of any incoming government rests on fair elections, free of manipulation, intimidation, or fraud. The Pakistani people deserve nothing less than a transparent democratic process…

— Rep. Ilhan Omar (@Ilhan) February 9, 2024

A member of the US House of Representatives, Ilhan Omar, has asked the State Department not to recognize the results of the Pakistani election before an independent and credible investigation into allegations of fraud is completed.

The Democrat elected from the state of Minnesota has said that the legitimacy of any government depends on fair elections. According to him, the people of Pakistan are entitled to a transparent democratic process and a truly representative government.

Sheila Jackson-Lee, leader of the Pakistan Caucus in Congress, has said that this is a historic opportunity to listen to the people of Pakistan in the national elections.

This is an important moment in history to ensure that the people of Pakistan are heard in their national elections. It is also important that the election observers and the allies of Pakistan are allowed to ensure election integrity;

— Sheila Jackson Lee (@JacksonLeeTX18) February 10, 2024

He said that for the integrity of the February 8 elections, it is necessary to allow the election monitors and Pakistan’s allies to work for this purpose.

Congressman-elect Jasmine Crockett, Greg Cassar, Yaquin Castro, and Veronica Escobar from Texas, and Alyssa Slotkin and John James from Michigan have also expressed concern over allegations of rigging in Pakistani elections.

Earlier, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that the US is concerned about allegations of interference in the electoral process in Pakistan.

The spokesman had further said that allegations of interference or fraud in the electoral process should be thoroughly investigated.

CONCLUSION: US Congress Have Expressed Concern

In conclusion, the US Congress have expressed concern that several members of the US Congress highlight the significance of ensuring transparency and legitimacy in Pakistan’s electoral process. The allegations of election rigging underscore the fragility of democracy and the importance of international scrutiny. With calls for independent investigations and insistence on upholding democratic principles, these voices emphasize the need for fair elections and genuine representation for the people of Pakistan. As the situation unfolds, the international community will continue to monitor developments and advocate for the integrity of the electoral process.

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