Notification Issued for GBLA Election 2026

 Notification Issued for GBLA Election 2026

The Election Commission of Gilgit-Baltistan has officially issued the notification for the GBLA Election 2026, marking the formal start of the electoral process across the region. With the assembly dissolved at the completion of its five-year term in November 2025, this notification serves as the first major step toward the formation of the new Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly.

According to the notification, the electoral schedule will include key phases such as submission of nomination papers, scrutiny, allocation of symbols, and campaigning, followed by polling day across all constituencies of Gilgit-Baltistan. The Election Commission has announced that all procedures will be conducted under strict guidelines to ensure transparency, fairness, and accessible voting for citizens in even the most remote valleys.

The issuance of the notification has energized political activity throughout the region. Major political parties and independent candidates have begun preparations for campaigning, finalizing their strategies to address public expectations related to governance, education, health, infrastructure, and constitutional rights.

The upcoming election carries significant importance, as it offers the people of Gilgit-Baltistan an opportunity to elect representatives who will shape the region’s political and developmental trajectory for the next five years. With the notification now in place, the democratic process is officially underway, and anticipation continues to grow among voters across all districts.