Supporters of winning candidates avoid victory rallies in Islamabad

Despite expectations of victory in all three National Assembly seats in Islamabad, supporters of the PTI appeared subdued following the election results. Unlike previous occasions, there were no victory parades or rallies, and PTI workers were less active on social media.

Similarly, PML-N supporters refrained from overt expressions of joy over the victory. Some PTI workers shared Form 45 with the media, indicating PTI candidates’ success in Islamabad.

This subdued atmosphere extended to Rawalpindi, where PML-N supporters usually celebrate victory by riding motorcycles without silencers. However, this time, such activities were noticeably absent.

Raja Ahsan Abbasi, a PML-N worker from Rawalpindi, speculated that the subdued celebrations might be due to perceived security threats, although supporters were prepared for festivities.

The usual festive atmosphere in the twin cities was minimal, with no distribution of badges among children or street gatherings by winning PML-N candidates’ supporters.

A senior PML-N official in Rawalpindi mentioned that the party leadership had decided to avoid extravagant spending and instead focus on economic improvement.