As Pakistan held its General Elections, millions were affected by cell phone service shutdowns, which US officials, including RepGregoryMeeks, RepSpanberger, RepSummerLee, and others, suggest could be an attempt by Pakistan's military regime to undermine the democratic process. US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, emphasized the importance of fair elections, while US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller commended Pakistani poll workers and civil society. Representatives JoaquinCastrotx and RepEscobar joined the State Department in calling for an investigation into alleged election interference and urged Pakistan's leaders to respect the will of the people.
February 8th saw a historic election in Pakistan. However, I am deeply concerned by the mounting evidence of military interference. I join the @StateDept in calling for a full investigation into any plot to overturn the will of the people.
Yesterday, millions of Pakistanis expressed their faith in democracy by making their voices heard at the ballot box. I support @StateDept’s call for an investigation into alleged election interference and urge Pakistan’s leaders to respect the democratic will of the people.
Pakistan General Elections | US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller says, "We commend Pakistani poll workers, civil society, journalists and election observers for their work to protect and uphold Pakistan's democratic and electoral institutions...We join credible… https://t.co/7SQWqlmDZu
#WATCH | On Pakistan election results and violence reported on the polling day during Pakistan General Elections, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti says, "...Generally around the world, we hope for fair, free and open elections. That is something that we support." https://t.co/CnRzPIzACe
Pakistanis have the right to elect their leaders without cell phone service shutdowns & other authoritarian practices aimed at undermining election results. The U.S. must stand with the Pakistani people & make clear we will not support anyone working to undermine democracy.
As polls open in US ally Pakistan, cell phone service is cut for millions of Pakistanis An early sign that Pakistan's military regime aims to undermine democratic participation & transparency 🚨@HouseForeign @RepGregoryMeeks @RepSpanberger @RepCasar @IlhanMN @RepSummerLee https://t.co/0JMDM482ti https://t.co/EsCZraqufN