In a first, Sargodha women exercise their right to vote in general elections 2024

For the first time in the history of Sargodha, women have stepped out of their houses and cast their votes in the ongoing general elections 2024.

As per details, it is the first time the women of Lalyani were permitted to exercise their right to franchise in the town.

NA-82 and PP-73 of the National Assembly and Provincial Assembly, respectively, come within the limits of Lalyani Town.

Previously, in the general elections of 2013 and 2018, women were not allowed to cast their vote as per the decision of ‘Jirga’.

Polling is underway across the country for 12th general elections, that will conclude at 5pm.