LAHORE: The Ahmadiyya community on Thursday dissociated itself from the upcoming elections.

“Although the elections are ostensibly being held under a joint electorate, a separate voter list is prepared only for Ahmadi citizens due to their faith,” a spokesperson for the community said in a press release.

“Currently there is one voters’ list that includes voters from all religious groups including Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Zoroastrians, and Sikhs, whereas in the case of Ahmadis, a separate voter list is prepared bearing the title ‘Qadiani men/women’,” he added.

He said in view of the prevailing circumstances, it is not possible for the community to participate in the elections. “Therefore, the community has decided to disassociate itself from the elections and separate itself from anyone claiming to represent the community in the polls.”

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Published in Dawn, February 2nd, 2024