Voter boycott spreads in Muzaffarabad after deadly June unrest
Residents of Muzaffarabad are abstaining from the scheduled election, citing a strike and the recent violence that has left at least 80 dead since June.
Residents of Muzaffarabad are abstaining from the scheduled election, citing a strike and the recent violence that has left at least 80 dead since June.
Why it matters
The boycott signals rising public unrest in a disputed region, potentially undermining the credibility of upcoming elections.
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