43 candidates in Mirpur enter AJK poll race as LA-3 braces for high-stakes contest

The battle for LA-3 Mirpur City is officially underway, with 43 candidates filing nomination papers for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly seat ahead of the July 27, 2026 General Elections. Local Election Commission sources confirmed Wednesday that the constituency — long regarded as one of AJK’s most influential political battleground

MIRPUR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Jun, 2026) The battle for LA-3 Mirpur City is officially underway, with 43 candidates filing nomination papers for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly seat ahead of the July 27, 2026 General Elections. Local Election Commission sources confirmed Wednesday that the constituency — long regarded as one of AJK’s most influential political battlegrounds — has drawn an unusually crowded field, setting the stage for a fierce electoral fight, the local correspondent of APP reported this from Mirpur on Wednesday.

According to the details, several hopefuls submitted multiple papers or entered from more than one constituency as a precautionary tactic allowed under election rules. Following Wednesday’s scrutiny, the Returning Officer released the preliminary list of approved candidates. The process now moves to objections, appeals, and withdrawals before the final slate of contestants is announced, officials said.

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Political analysts say LA-3’s crowded race reflects its historic importance, where tight contests have often shaped broader AJK outcomes. Alongside major-party nominees, a significant bloc of independents could prove decisive. Key Names in the fray include Chaudhry Muhammad Saeed of PML-N, Yasir Sultan Chaudhry of PPP, Sain Zulfiqar Ali of PTI, and independents Umair Asghar, Moeez Majeed, Chaudhry Muhammad Ashraf, and Chaudhry Israr Advocate.

Social and political circles voiced hope for a transparent, peaceful poll, with voters expected to weigh party manifestos, political standing, and grassroots outreach. The AJK Election Commission said final arrangements are being put in place to ensure all stages comply with the prescribed schedule, as campaign strategies rapidly take shape across Mirpur City.

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