Tensions are escalating in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) ahead of polling in Muzaffarabad, with protests, clashes, and calls for a boycott dominating the political landscape. Demonstrators have accused the authorities of suppressing dissent, while reports of campaign banners being torn down, internet restrictions, and a heightened security presence have further fueled public anger. The unrest has cast a shadow over the electoral process as the region heads to the polls.