The Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan withheld election results for five constituencies and ordered repolling at selected polling stations on June 9, 2026 [1], [2].

This decision delays the final outcome of the regional elections and raises questions about the integrity of the voting process in specific districts. Because these constituencies represent a significant portion of the legislative body, the withheld results could shift the balance of power in the regional assembly.

The elections took place on June 7, 2026 [3]. A total of 396 candidates contested the seats across 24 constituencies [4], [5]. The Election Commission's move to halt results in five of those areas comes as officials review the conduct of the polls at specific stations [1], [2].

While the commission has not detailed the specific irregularities that led to the decision, the order for repolling indicates a lack of confidence in the initial tally at certain locations [1]. The commission said the results would remain withheld until the repolling process is completed and verified [1].

This administrative action occurs amid a high-stakes political environment where nearly 400 candidates sought office [4]. The scale of the election, spanning 24 constituencies, makes the localized disruptions in five areas a critical point of contention for the competing parties [5].

Officials have not yet provided a definitive timeline for when the repolling will occur or when the final results for the affected constituencies will be released [1]. The remaining 19 constituencies are not currently subject to these specific withholding orders [5].

“The Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan withheld election results for five constituencies.”

The withholding of results in over 20% of the total constituencies suggests systemic or localized irregularities that could challenge the legitimacy of the final government formation. By ordering repolling, the Election Commission is attempting to mitigate legal challenges, but the delay creates a political vacuum that may increase tensions between contesting parties in Gilgit-Baltistan.