Voting began Monday for the third phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections in the Bagh and Haveli districts [1, 2].
This stage of the election process determines the representation for several key constituencies in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The outcome will influence the composition of the legislative assembly and the subsequent formation of the regional government.
Polling is taking place across four constituencies [1]. This includes three seats in the Bagh district and one seat in the Haveli district [1].
Election officials said that over 460,000 registered voters are participating in this third phase [3]. A total of 82 candidates are contesting the available seats [3].
The process is part of a scheduled multi-phase election cycle for the 2026 legislative assembly [2, 3]. Security and administrative measures have been deployed across the polling stations in both districts to manage the voter turnout.
Local authorities said they are monitoring the proceedings to ensure the integrity of the vote as the region moves closer to completing its electoral cycle [1, 2].
“Voting began Monday for the third phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections”
The third phase of the AJK elections serves as a critical indicator of political momentum in the Bagh and Haveli regions. With a high number of candidates competing for only four seats, the results may reflect fragmented political alignments or a concentrated battle between dominant parties, impacting the overall stability of the incoming Legislative Assembly.
