Gilgit Baltistan Elections 2026: An Analysis| World in Focus

#currentaffairs #news #css #gilgitbaltistan #elections #gbelections #china #india #democracy ELECTIONS IN GB Introduction: GB elections on June 7. Background: Data: o 9 lac 58 thousands voters o 4 lac 54 thousands 708 women o 24 elected seats o 395 candidates contesting out of which 266 are independent o PPP has 23 candidates o PML 22 and IPP 15 o 8 women ( 3 belonging to Political Parties) Political Parties’ agenda ? o PPP focusing on localization and local empowerment, besides right based politics o PML N based on development agenda Why its important? o Fear of local protest movements like AJK o Strategic location:  Connection to China  Connection to India  CPEC  Hydro power potentials o Political instability in Pakistan Potential Challenges: o Security Challenges o Marginalization of PTI o Limited participation of Women Conclusion