ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): Pakistan Peoples Party Information Secretary Fauzia Wahab, MNA has called upon the political forces to work for democratic process to continue and grow in Gilgit-Baltistan instead of rejecting public mandate and questioning it.In a statement here Thursday she said the GB people have again voted in favor of PPP as it is the largest and oldest party which has a history of deep connection with the local people since 1972 when Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto first visited Gilgit-Baltistan and introduced historical reforms.

The agenda of ZAB was furthered by Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto which is being carried forward by the present PPP government as part of our legacy in the region, she said adding “this led the PPP to victory in GB.”

Fauzia Wahab said the election results of Gilgit-Baltistan have proved that PPP enjoys masses’ support and out of 22 PPP has the support of 13 members of GB assembly.

About providing equal opportunities to all, she said the top leadership of all other parties visited GB and rallied. Compared to the results of last election, this time they have made relative gains which is a commendable democratic trend, she said.

Fauzia added that government not only supported their visits but also facilitated them and provided full security during their stay there to everyone without any discrimination.

She said the Governor GB only participated in one election meeting that the Prime Minister attended and he had to do that as a matter of protocol.

The Governor, she said, did not hold any political rally and instead performed his functions of monitoring the elections from administrative perspective and to ensure law land order, transparency and due processes. He only held meetings with administration officials to ensure security and peaceful polling.