DefinePK

Abstract

Factionalism and electable is a trending factor in in the power politics of Punjab. The political elites of Punjab are majorly based in rural areas that also have influential background on the basis of their castes. The politics of Khushab is completely based on electable and caste system. This paper is an attempt to identify the major influential classes of district Khushab and trends of politics before and during elections 2018. The part played by PTI in this region and the influential youth wing changed the discourse of politics of district Khushab. The tactics, strategies and style for power politics is analyzed. This study is based on qualitative approach and as a case study of the politics Khushab during elections 2018. The study highlighted that the politics of PTI got momentum on several basis in the region, however, the winnings of the party in elections 2018 was the outcome of factionalism and electable.