Elections (Amendment) Act, 2017 was altered mistakenly which could allow:

Correct answer: C. Muslims and Ahmadis run for office

  • A. Ahmadi doesn't run for office
  • B. Muslims doesn't run for office
  • C. Muslims and Ahmadis run for office
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

The mistaken alteration of the election-law declaration was criticised because it could have allowed both Muslim and Ahmadi candidates to contest without the intended separate religious-status safeguards. The wording was later restored after public controversy.

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