A Survey by IPSOS Pakistan Pulse: Acceptance of the 2024 General Elections Results
In the last week of January 2024, IPSOS Pakistan Pulse conducted a survey involving more than 2000 Pakistani adults. The objective was to understand the public sentiment towards the acceptance of the results of the forthcoming 2024 general elections.
Survey Findings
The survey revealed that a significant 76% of Pakistanis are prepared to accept the election results. A mere 7% expressed their reluctance, while 17% remained on the fence.
An intriguing aspect of the demographic analysis was the correlation between acceptability and age, as well as rurality. The urban population showed a 74% acceptance rate and a 6% rejection rate, whereas the rural acceptance was slightly higher at 77% with an 8% rejection rate.
Age Demographics
The acceptance rates across various age groups were as follows:
- 18-24 years: 72% acceptance, 11% rejection
- 25-30 years: 75% acceptance, 6% rejection
- 31-40 years: 75% acceptance, 7% rejection
- 41-50 years: 80% acceptance, 4% rejection
- 51-65 years: 82% acceptance, 7% rejection
- Above 65 years: 77% acceptance
Provincial Outlook
The survey also provided a provincial perspective:
- KPK: 79% acceptance, 4% rejection
- Punjab: 78% acceptance, 6% rejection
- Balochistan: 63% acceptance, 8% rejection
- Sindh: 74% acceptance, 11% rejection
- Islamabad: 53% acceptance, 40% rejection
Political Affiliations
The survey further analysed the acceptability of election results among voters of different political parties:
- PTI: 67% acceptance, 9% rejection
- PMLN: 87% acceptance, 4% rejection
- PPP: 94% acceptance, less than 1% rejection
- JIP: 87% acceptance, 7% rejection
- TLP: 91% acceptance, less than 1% rejection
Among the non-voters or abstainers, 56% were ready to accept the election results, while 13% were likely to reject.
The Conclusion
The Nationwide CATI survey provides a comprehensive snapshot of the public sentiment towards the upcoming 2024 general elections. It underscores the importance of every Pakistani’s national duty to vote for the nation’s prosperity. Despite the differences in political affiliations, the majority of Pakistanis are ready to accept the election results, indicating a strong belief in the democratic process.
