GILGIT: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira assured holding of free, fair and transparent elections in Gilgit-Batistan.

Talking to Journalists after inaugurating, Pakistan Sweet Home, a center for orphaned children on Monday, said the government does not want to make the elections controversial and would leave no stone unturned in ensuring transparency in election, scheduled on November 12.

The minister asked the people to ensure maximum participation in the election as it would be electing a chief minister, who would utilize his energies for betterment of the people.

Governor Kaira said it is duty of the people to elect those who would serve them and make efforts for the development of the area adding “ the elected people would be your future”.

“There would be your own CM, people of Gilgit-Baltistan would take independent decision and the new system being introduced would not only bring prosperity and development but also empower the people,” he added.

He said that an independent election commission has been established which is conducting the elections in a free and fair manner.

Kaira assured that if their any complaint by the contesting candidate, the governor, secretary and election commissioner would address it on priority.