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The United States, the European Union and Britain called for an investigation into the&nbsp;electoral process of Pakistan and separately expressed concerns regarding the reported irregularities.

Elsewhere, Indian-origin man Vivek Taneja died in the United States after he was attacked and suffered life-threatening injuries.&nbsp;

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The United States, the European Union and Britain called for an investigation into the electoral process of Pakistan and separately expressed concerns regarding the reported irregularities.

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Sonia Gandhi, former and the longest-serving president of the Indian National Congress, filed her nomination for Rajya Sabha elections at the State Assembly in Jaipur, Rajasthan on Wednesday (Feb 14). She was accompanied by party leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Ashok Gehlot and Govind Singh Dotasra.&nbsp;

As per reports, Sonia Gandhi took the decision to move to the Rajya Sabha due to health reasons, which has been making it difficult for her to visit her Lok Sabha constituency regularly.&nbsp;

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Welcoming Sonia Gandhi's nomination from the Rajya Sabha, former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot said that the Congress leader has always been connected with Rajasthan.&nbsp;

"We heartily welcome the announcement of respected Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji as the Rajya Sabha candidate from the Congress Party, who renounced the post of Prime Minister," said Gehlot, in a post shared on X.

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A statement was released by the Congress party in which it nominated Sonia Gandhi from Rajasthan, Akhilesh Prasad Singh from Bihar, Abhishek Manu Singhvi from Himachal Pradesh, and Chandrakant Handore from Maharashtra.

After the Congress leader filed her nomination, State Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra said, "This decision will give us strength...We will perform very well under the leadership of Mallikarjun Kharge and you...We will make Congress win. Our goal is to ensure that Rahul Gandhi becomes the PM of the country."

<h2>BJP leader takes a jibe on Gandhi's shift, says she must be 'tired'&nbsp;</h2>

Speaking about Sonia Gandhi's Rajya Sabha nomination, Union Minister Giriraj Singh took a sharp jibe and said she must be tired.

"She must be tired," the minister said.&nbsp;

Gandhi, who was nominated to Lok Sabha from Rae Bareli, will not contest the upcoming general elections. In 1999, she was first elected as an MP after she took over as the Congress president.

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In April, a total of 56 members of the Rajya Sabha, who belong to 15 states, will be retiring and the election for the vacant seats will be held on February 27. The last date for filing nominations for Rajya Sabha is February 15.

Gandhi was the second member of the Gandhi family to get entry into the Rajya Sabha after former prime minister Indira Gandhi, who became a member of the Upper House from August 1964 to February 1967.

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Sonia Gandhi, former and the longest-serving president of the Indian National Congress, filed her nomination for Rajya Sabha elections at the State Assembly in Jaipur, Rajasthan on Wednesday (Feb 14).

Sonia Gandhi, former and the longest-serving president of the Indian National Congress, filed her nomination for Rajya Sabha elections at the State Assembly in Jaipur, Rajasthan on Wednesday (Feb 14). She was accompanied by party leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Ashok Gehlot and Govind Singh Dotasra. As per reports, Sonia Gandhi took the decision to move to the Rajya Sabha due to health reasons, which has been making it difficult for her to visit her Lok Sabha constituency regularly. #WATCH | Jaipur | Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi files her nomination for the Rajya Sabha election, from Rajasthan. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Ashok Gehlot and Govind Singh Dotasra are with her. (Video: Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha PRO) pic.twitter.com/htQ5rSFOvV — ANI (@ANI) February 14, 2024 × Welcoming Sonia Gandhi's nomination from the Rajya Sabha, former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot said that the Congress leader has always been connected with Rajasthan. "We heartily welcome the announcement of respected Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji as the Rajya Sabha candidate from the Congress Party, who renounced the post of Prime Minister," said Gehlot, in a post shared on X. Also Read: India: Former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan quits Congress, party reacts; reports suggest may join BJP A statement was released by the Congress party in which it nominated Sonia Gandhi from Rajasthan, Akhilesh Prasad Singh from Bihar, Abhishek Manu Singhvi from Himachal Pradesh, and Chandrakant Handore from Maharashtra. After the Congress leader filed her nomination, State Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra said, "This decision will give us strength...We will perform very well under the leadership of Mallikarjun Kharge and you...We will make Congress win. Our goal is to ensure that Rahul Gandhi becomes the PM of the country." BJP leader takes a jibe on Gandhi's shift, says she must be 'tired' Speaking about Sonia Gandhi's Rajya Sabha nomination, Union Minister Giriraj Singh took a sharp jibe and said she must be tired. "She must be tired," the minister said. Gandhi, who was nominated to Lok Sabha from Rae Bareli, will not contest the upcoming general elections. In 1999, she was first elected as an MP after she took over as the Congress president. Watch: Another snub to I.N.D.I.A bloc: Why Congress cut short Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra? In April, a total of 56 members of the Rajya Sabha, who belong to 15 states, will be retiring and the election for the vacant seats will be held on February 27. The last date for filing nominations for Rajya Sabha is February 15. Gandhi was the second member of the Gandhi family to get entry into the Rajya Sabha after former prime minister Indira Gandhi, who became a member of the Upper House from August 1964 to February 1967. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Sonia Gandhi files Rajya Sabha nomination from Rajasthan

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The counting of votes that is unfolded and also the many permutations and combinations that have been thrown off now a pertinent question now remains to be answered and this is who will now become the next prime minister of Pakistan. Counting of votes is still underway...Watch to know more!

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Latest in Pakistan elections: Nawaz Sharif reaching out to rival parties PPP, MQM-P, JUI-F for coalition government. Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif said, "all parties to sit together and form a government." Pakistan's voters have spoken but the Mandate is anything but clear as the counting process inches close to a finish no single party has received a required majority to form the government. Now this has led to a hung Parliament. Now in the latest press conference PTI chairman has said that the party will not negotiate with anyone. Watch to know more!

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The United States, the European Union and Britain on Friday (Feb 9) separately expressed concerns over Pakistan's electoral process&nbsp;in the wake of voting which took place on Thursday (Feb 8) and appealed for an investigation into reported irregularities. 
 
The election results still remains&nbsp;indecisive as both, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's party and ex-prime minister Imran Khan declared victory. 
 
The elections were held on&nbsp;265&nbsp;national assembly seats, and to gain simple majority to form the government a party has&nbsp;to secure&nbsp;133 seats.

Till now, of 250 seats officially announced, Independents have 99 seats, PMLN has 71, PPP 53, MQM 17, PMLQ 3, IPP 2, JUI 2, MWM 1, BNP 1 and PMLZ has 1 seat and the&nbsp;results of 15 seats are awaited.

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The United States and the European Union both made statements regarding allegations of interference, which included arrests of activists and said that claims of interference, fraud and irregularities should be fully investigated.

<h2 lang="en-US">US says 'undue restrictions&nbsp;on freedom&nbsp;of expression" during&nbsp;polls</h2>

The US State Department said Pakistan faced "undue restrictions&nbsp;on freedoms of expression" during the&nbsp; polls and also spoke about violence and attacks on media workers. 
 
"We join credible international and local election observers in their assessment that these elections included undue restrictions on freedoms of expression, association, and peaceful assembly. We condemn electoral violence, restrictions on the exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including attacks on media workers, and restrictions on access to the Internet and telecommunication services, and are concerned about allegations of interference in the electoral process. Claims of interference or fraud should be fully investigated," said the United States, in a statement. 
 
The EU, in a statement, emphasised a "lack of a level playing field", and attributed it to "the inability of some political actors to contest the elections" and also emphasised restrictions imposed on freedom of assembly, freedom of expression and internet access.

Watch:&nbsp;Pakistan Election Result 2024: Nawaz Sharif invites rivals for coalition government

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The UN human rights office, earlier this week, denounced violence against candidates and political parties. It also raised concern over the "pattern of harassment, arrests and prolonged detentions of leaders and supporters" of Khan's party. 
 
The United States, European Union and Britain said that they are willing to work with Pakistan's next government and did not congratulate any party or candidate. 
 
In a statement, British Foreign Minister David Cameron noted "serious concerns raised about the fairness and lack of inclusivity of the elections." 
 
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has been facing multiple legal cases because of which he was disqualified as a candidate and sentenced to long prison terms.

<h2 lang="en-US">Pakistan retorts back</h2>

Reacting to the statements, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said,&nbsp;"We have taken note of statements from certain countries and organizations on the general elections held in Pakistan on 8 February 2024. We are surprised by the negative tone of some of these statements, which neither take into account the complexity of the electoral process, nor acknowledge the free and enthusiastic exercise of the right to vote by tens of millions of Pakistanis."

"These statements ignore the undeniable fact that Pakistan has held general elections, peacefully and successfully, while dealing with serious security threats resulting primarily from foreign-sponsored terrorism.&nbsp;Some statements are not even factual. There was no nationwide internet shutdown. Only mobile services were suspended for the day to avoid terrorist incidents on the polling day. The elections exercise has demonstrated that the concerns of many commentators were misplaced," it added.

"Pakistan held the elections as part of its commitment to building a stable and democratic society. While we value constructive advice from our friends, making negative commentary even before the completion of the electoral process is neither constructive nor objective. Pakistan will continue to work towards building a vibrant democratic polity. Every election and peaceful transition of power brings us closer to that goal. We do this not on account of the concerns expressed by others but because that is the aspiration of our people and the vision of our founding fathers," the ministry stated.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States, the European Union and Britain on Friday (Feb 9) separately expressed concerns over Pakistan's electoral process in the wake of voting which took place on Thursday (Feb 8) and appealed for an investigation into reported irregularities.

The United States, the European Union and Britain on Friday (Feb 9) separately expressed concerns over Pakistan's electoral process in the wake of voting which took place on Thursday (Feb 8) and appealed for an investigation into reported irregularities. The election results still remains indecisive as both, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's party and ex-prime minister Imran Khan declared victory. The elections were held on 265 national assembly seats, and to gain simple majority to form the government a party has to secure 133 seats. Till now, of 250 seats officially announced, Independents have 99 seats, PMLN has 71, PPP 53, MQM 17, PMLQ 3, IPP 2, JUI 2, MWM 1, BNP 1 and PMLZ has 1 seat and the results of 15 seats are awaited. Also Read: Pakistan elections: Nawaz Sharif hints at improving ties with India as poll results drag on The United States and the European Union both made statements regarding allegations of interference, which included arrests of activists and said that claims of interference, fraud and irregularities should be fully investigated. US says 'undue restrictions on freedom of expression" during polls The US State Department said Pakistan faced "undue restrictions on freedoms of expression" during the polls and also spoke about violence and attacks on media workers. "We join credible international and local election observers in their assessment that these elections included undue restrictions on freedoms of expression, association, and peaceful assembly. We condemn electoral violence, restrictions on the exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including attacks on media workers, and restrictions on access to the Internet and telecommunication services, and are concerned about allegations of interference in the electoral process. Claims of interference or fraud should be fully investigated," said the United States, in a statement. The EU, in a statement, emphasised a "lack of a level playing field", and attributed it to "the inability of some political actors to contest the elections" and also emphasised restrictions imposed on freedom of assembly, freedom of expression and internet access. Watch: Pakistan Election Result 2024: Nawaz Sharif invites rivals for coalition government The UN human rights office, earlier this week, denounced violence against candidates and political parties. It also raised concern over the "pattern of harassment, arrests and prolonged detentions of leaders and supporters" of Khan's party. The United States, European Union and Britain said that they are willing to work with Pakistan's next government and did not congratulate any party or candidate. In a statement, British Foreign Minister David Cameron noted "serious concerns raised about the fairness and lack of inclusivity of the elections." Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has been facing multiple legal cases because of which he was disqualified as a candidate and sentenced to long prison terms. Pakistan retorts back Reacting to the statements, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "We have taken note of statements from certain countries and organizations on the general elections held in Pakistan on 8 February 2024. We are surprised by the negative tone of some of these statements, which neither take into account the complexity of the electoral process, nor acknowledge the free and enthusiastic exercise of the right to vote by tens of millions of Pakistanis." "These statements ignore the undeniable fact that Pakistan has held general elections, peacefully and successfully, while dealing with serious security threats resulting primarily from foreign-sponsored terrorism. Some statements are not even factual. There was no nationwide internet shutdown. Only mobile services were suspended for the day to avoid terrorist incidents on the polling day. The elections exercise has demonstrated that the concerns of many commentators were misplaced," it added. "Pakistan held the elections as part of its commitment to building a stable and democratic society. While we value constructive advice from our friends, making negative commentary even before the completion of the electoral process is neither constructive nor objective. Pakistan will continue to work towards building a vibrant democratic polity. Every election and peaceful transition of power brings us closer to that goal. We do this not on account of the concerns expressed by others but because that is the aspiration of our people and the vision of our founding fathers," the ministry stated. (With inputs from agencies)

US, EU, UK express concern over irregularities in Pakistan elections, urge for probe

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Pakistan has begun counting votes after polling ended in an election that was marred by militant attacks, blasts and suspension of mobile phone services. Authorities said that at least 9 people have been killed across the country in explosions. The vote was held when the country faces a severe economic crisis, surge in terrorism, and political turmoil. We get an exclusive update from Islamabad.

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