Raoof Hasan, the Central Secretary Information of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), held a press conference on Friday alleging blatant rigging in the general elections held yesterday. Hasan claimed that the outcome of the elections had been manipulated overnight, with those initially winning being declared losers and vice versa. Addressing the media regarding the results of the 2024 general elections, Hasan proudly declared that PTI had emerged as the single-largest political force in the center, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), and Punjab. He credited the massive voter turnout to the public's unwavering support for PTI founder Imran Khan to be the next prime minister. جو جیت رہے تھے آج صبح انکو ہاروا دیا گیا، جو ہار رہے تھے آج صبح انکو جیتوا دیا گیا: حسن رؤف pic.twitter.com/kDMj1ghz0V — PTI (@PTIofficial) February 9, 2024 However, the PTI Central Information Secretary warned against any attempts to subvert the people's decision, stating that such efforts would have dire consequences. He emphasised the need for those in power to respect the choice made by the electorate. Highlighting the challenges faced by PTI in the past, Hasan recalled the alleged reign of terror and fascism following the toppling of Khan's government through what he referred to as a 'regime change conspiracy.' He claimed that PTI had faced constant oppression, with restrictions on holding meetings and public gatherings. Also read: Nawaz claims victory but admits his party can't form govt on its own Expressing concern over the election process, Hasan accused "polls manipulators" of slowing down the results declaration and eventually halting the process to tamper with the results. He claimed that while PTI candidates were leading in several constituencies the night before, the results were manipulated overnight, turning their clear victories into defeats. Hasan criticised the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), questioning the reliability of the electoral watchdog's system, which he alleged collapsed at crucial moments to manipulate results. He accused the ECP of playing a questionable role in the electoral process. Despite the challenges, Hasan pledged that PTI would utilise all legal and constitutional means to prevent any interference with the election results. He commended PTI workers and the public for their resilience, emphasising the historic power exercised by Khan even during his incarceration. While Hasan acknowledged the possibility of Asif Ali Zardari and Nawaz Sharif trying to influence PTI-elected candidates, he expressed confidence in the ideological commitment of PTI members, asserting that attempts to buy their allegiance would be futile. Responding to questions, Hasan called for an independent judicial commission to investigate incidents on May 9 and demanded an empowered commission to probe the alleged election fraud on February 9. He reiterated PTI's commitment to heal the wounds of the country as outlined in its manifesto, emphasising the party's dedication to constitutional and legal means. Regarding future actions, Hasan mentioned ongoing consultations but noted the difficulty in physical meetings due to the incarceration or underground status of many elected candidates.