FidaHussnain
As the political arena heats up with the approaching elections, Lahore’s NA-128 constituency emerges as a crucible of competing visions and aspirations. At the heart of this electoral battleground stand prominent figures.
Among the contestants, Salman Akram Raja and AunChaudhary are new faces. Salman has the PTI support while AunChaudhary, who belongs to the newly established Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), has PML-N’s support in the constituency. AdeelGhulamMohyuddin is the PPP’s candidate, LiaqatBaloch of Jamat-e-Islami while AsimArshad Khan is contesting on the ticket of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan.
The candidates, their background and combination reflect a spectrum of political rivalries in such a constituency where sewerage problems, water contamination, and encroachments loom large as challenges that demand urgent attention and effective resolution. Salman Akram Raja, a renowned legal luminary, who steps into the political fray as a claimant of the PakistanTehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) candidate and is still fighting legal battle for his proper and recognized affiliation with the PTI. Raja’s entry into the electoral arena brings with it a wealth of legal expertise and a commitment to championing the rights and aspirations of the people of NA-128.
Challenging Raja’s bid for supremacy is AunChaudhry, the leader of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP). With a platform centered on stability and progress, Chaudhry seeks to rally support from across the political spectrum, promising a future anchored in prosperity and development for NA-128.In this dynamic landscape, other contenders add layers of complexity to the electoral narrative. AdeelGhulamMohyuddin is the candidate of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in the constituency, who is there with the promises and vision of his party’s leadership. LiaqatBaloch, representing Jamaat-e-Islami, brings with him the slogans for principles of social justice and equity while AsimArshad Khan from Tehreek-e-Labbaik further diversifies the electoral mix, each offering distinct perspectives and agendas to the electorate.
Against the backdrop of NA-128’s demographic tapestry lies a myriad of pressing issues that resonate deeply with its residents. In the 2018 elections, the constituency witnessed a closely contested battle for representation. ShafqatMahmood of the PTI emerged victorious, securing 127,590 votes, while Khawaja Ahmad Hassan of the PML-N trailed closely with 104,590 votes, underscoring the constituency’s propensity for political diversity and engagement.
As the electoral campaign gains momentum, key areas within NA-128 such as Ichhra, New Samanabad, Canal Park, ZahoorElahi Road, and Gulberg II emerge as focal points of political discourse and engagement. The winning candidate will face the arduous task of addressing illegal encroachments and resolving water contamination issues, underscoring the imperative for effective governance and responsive leadership.
As voters prepare to cast their ballots, NA-128 stands at the crossroads of possibility, poised to shape the contours of Lahore’s political landscape in the days ahead.
