In a surprising move, the Returning Officers of Tando AIlahyar district have appointed a Chowkidar (night watchman) and a Naib Qasid (peon) as Assistant Presiding Officers for the upcoming elections, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to the list issued by the Returning Officers, Naib Qasid Attaullah will serve as Assistant Presiding Officer in Government Girls Golu Halipota, while Chowkidar Andal Raouf will perform the same duty in Government Primary School, Sattar Dinu Bhamru.
The Election Commission officer Ashraf Lodhi said that the duties were not assigned by the Election Commission and the Returning Officers had the authority to decide regarding this.
He did not comment on the qualifications or experience of the Chowkidar and Naib Qasid for the sensitive electoral roles.
The appointment of Chowkidar and Naib Qasid as Assistant Presiding Officers has raised questions about the transparency and fairness of the electoral process in Tando AIlahyar district.
Reporter: Raja Fahad