Raja Krishnamoorthi: “I will address the results of Thursday's elections in Pakistan and the ongoing vote count there. I am deeply disturbed…”

“I will address the results of Thursday's elections in Pakistan and the ongoing vote count there. I am deeply disturbed by the numerous reports that Pakistan's military is engaging in vote-rigging and violence to overturn the results of Thursday's elections. These latest actions follow months of targeted suppression, politically motivated arrests, and brutal intimidation tactics. The results of Pakistan's elections must reflect the will of its people, not its military. It is imperative that every effort is made to ensure that every vote is counted fairly and accurately, and that violence is prevented at all costs. As we continue to monitor the results out of Pakistan, I urge the State Department to delay recognizing a winner until these allegations are fully reviewed. ____________________”