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What percentage of votes were cast in favor of Awami League in East Pakistan?
What percentage of votes were cast in favor of Awami League in East Pakistan?
Which party did well in Baluchistan, sharing the glory with Qayyum Muslim League?
Which party did well in Baluchistan, sharing the glory with Qayyum Muslim League?
What percentage of votes were cast in the Northwest Frontier Province?
What percentage of votes were cast in the Northwest Frontier Province?
How many National Assembly seats did the Awami League win in East Pakistan?
How many National Assembly seats did the Awami League win in East Pakistan?
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Who was the independent leader of the tribes of CHT who won a National Assembly seat?
Who was the independent leader of the tribes of CHT who won a National Assembly seat?
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What percentage of votes were cast in Sind?
What percentage of votes were cast in Sind?
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How many Provincial Assembly seats did the Awami League win in East Pakistan?
How many Provincial Assembly seats did the Awami League win in East Pakistan?
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Which party won the majority of seats in Punjab and Sind provinces?
Which party won the majority of seats in Punjab and Sind provinces?
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Who congratulated the voters for the peaceful election?
Who congratulated the voters for the peaceful election?
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How many National Assembly seats did the PPP win out of 138 general seats in West Pakistan?
How many National Assembly seats did the PPP win out of 138 general seats in West Pakistan?
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Study Notes
Election Campaign
- Awami League dominated campaign activities in East Pakistan, while Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) led in West Pakistan.
- Leaders from West Pakistan opposed an East Pakistani-led government, fearing political and economic consequences.
- Bhutto's phrase "idhar hum, udhar tum" highlighted regional divisions, reflecting tensions between East and West Pakistan.
- Economic disparities fueled resentment among East Pakistanis, who felt marginalized despite contributing to national growth.
- Some influential Bengalis, like Jalaluddin Abdur Rahim and Ghulam Azam, supported the PPP instead of the Awami League.
Elections of 1970-1971
- Pakistan's first nationwide elections took place between December 7, 1970, and January 17, 1971.
- Elections for 291 National Assembly seats were postponed in cyclone-affected areas of East Pakistan until January 17.
- Approximately 1,570 candidates competed for seats; some parties, including the National Progressive League, boycotted the elections.
Result of National Assembly
- Awami League secured 160+7 seats, emerging as the majority party.
- Pakistan Peoples Party received 83+5 seats, followed by Jamaat-e-Islami (4) and small parties with limited representation.
- Total seats in the National Assembly were 300+13, including independent candidates.
Result of East Pakistan Provincial Assembly
- Awami League achieved a commanding victory with 288 out of 300 seats.
- Other parties won minimal seats, reflecting a dominant Awami League support base in East Pakistan.
Electoral Result & Fear of Power Transfer
- Election results signaled an end to exploitation of East Pakistan by West Pakistan and a shift towards democratic governance.
- Awami League's majority indicated strong public support for its Six-point Program and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's leadership.
- PPP's performance was significantly lower in East Pakistan, creating tensions among power elites in West Pakistan.
- High voter turnout rates across regions reflected growing political engagement: 57% in East Pakistan, 69% in Punjab, and others lower.
- Awami League garnered approximately 82% of the votes in East Pakistan, solidifying its control and causing most opposing candidates to lose their deposits.
- Non-Awami League elected members included Nurul Amin and Raja Tridiv Roy, both advocating regional autonomy.
- In West Pakistan, PPP dominated Punjab and Sind provinces, securing 83 out of 138 National Assembly seats.
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Description
This quiz covers the 1970 General Election in Pakistan and its aftermath, including the power transfer and the role of the Awami League and Pakistan Peoples Party.
