VOTING BEHAVIOR OF SARAIKI VOTERS IN GENERAL ELECTION 2024: (A CASE STUDY IN SOUTH PUNJAB D.G KHAN REGION)

Abstract

In Pakistan political personalities have overriding effects on elections and political processes. Current research presents the election 2024 and behavior of the Saraiki people of Four Districts of South Punjab and demographically is populated district of can be segregated in rural and urban areas. Socioeconomic factors such as employment opportunities, access to education, healthcare facilities, and poverty alleviation programs can influence voting behavior. Factors related to religion, social norms, and cultural values may also play a role in shaping voting preferences among Saraiki voters. The Saraiki-speaking population constitutes a substantial demographic segment in Pakistan, particularly in South Punjab. However, there is a dearth of research exploring the specific voting behavior of this group. The main objective of this study is To Illustrate the Basis on which Saraiki Voters vote for any Political Party. the universe was Region Dera Ghazi Khan in which District D. G Khan, Rajan Pur, Muzaffar Garh and Layyah. The researcher research conducts in those Lecturers and Assistant Professors worked in Government Colleges in Region Dera Ghazi Khan in which District D. G Khan, Rajan Pur, Muzaffar Garh and Layyah. Sample size of the study was 35 Lecturers and Assistant Professors in each District. Total 140 respondents in the Target population of Targeted area. In south Punjab, we found that caste, braderi, family head decision, or other religious affiliation of candidates has no bearing on the selection of candidates by the common person. There were preferences and visions among Saraiki People regardless of whether or not they were literate or illiterate. Each Saraiki voter decides independently which candidate would be the best fit for his or her constituency as a political leader.