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THE ELECTORAL SYMPHONY UNVEILING SINDHS VOTING VOYAGE AN INSIGHTFUL EXPLORATION OF THE 2018 GENERAL ELECTIONS

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).57      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).57      Published : Jun 2023

The Electoral Symphony: Unveiling Sindh's Voting Voyage (An Insightful Exploration of the 2018 General Elections)

Abstract

    This research paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the electoral process in Sindh, shedding light on the key factors that shaped voter behaviour and influenced election outcomes. By examining the socio-political dynamics, voter demographics, campaign strategies, and the role of technology, this study offers valuable insights into the electoral symphony that unfolded during the 2018 general elections in Sindh. In the last election, PPP secured 42 seats with a vote percentage of 15.23%. The popular vote share also increased to 13.03%, although there was a slight swing of 2.29 percentage points towards a decrease. These election outcomes depict a significant shift in the political landscape of Pakistan. Imran Khan's PTI emerged as the leading party, securing the highest number of seats and a considerable popular vote share.

    (1) Abdul Rahim
    Ph.D, Pakistan Study, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Nadeemullah
    Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Rahim, A., & Nadeemullah, M. (2023). The Electoral Symphony: Unveiling Sindh's Voting Voyage (An Insightful Exploration of the 2018 General Elections). Global Social Sciences Review, VIII(II), 648-656. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).57

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Rahim, Abdul, and Muhammad Nadeemullah. 2023. "The Electoral Symphony: Unveiling Sindh's Voting Voyage (An Insightful Exploration of the 2018 General Elections)." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII (II): 648-656 doi: 10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).57

HARVARD

    HARVARD : RAHIM, A. & NADEEMULLAH, M. 2023. The Electoral Symphony: Unveiling Sindh's Voting Voyage (An Insightful Exploration of the 2018 General Elections). Global Social Sciences Review, VIII, 648-656.

MHRA

    MHRA : Rahim, Abdul, and Muhammad Nadeemullah. 2023. "The Electoral Symphony: Unveiling Sindh's Voting Voyage (An Insightful Exploration of the 2018 General Elections)." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII: 648-656

MLA

    MLA : Rahim, Abdul, and Muhammad Nadeemullah. "The Electoral Symphony: Unveiling Sindh's Voting Voyage (An Insightful Exploration of the 2018 General Elections)." Global Social Sciences Review, VIII.II (2023): 648-656 Print.

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    OXFORD : Rahim, Abdul and Nadeemullah, Muhammad (2023), "The Electoral Symphony: Unveiling Sindh's Voting Voyage (An Insightful Exploration of the 2018 General Elections)", Global Social Sciences Review, VIII (II), 648-656

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Rahim, Abdul, and Muhammad Nadeemullah. "The Electoral Symphony: Unveiling Sindh's Voting Voyage (An Insightful Exploration of the 2018 General Elections)." Global Social Sciences Review VIII, no. II (2023): 648-656. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).57