The Ahsan Bhoon group has secured victory in the annual Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) elections, with Syed Amjad Ali Shah winning the presidency and Arif Awan elected as secretary.
According to unofficial and preliminary results, Amjad Ali Shah defeated his opponent, Sardar Aman Khan of the Hamid Khan group, by 620 votes. He received 1,750 votes, while Aman Khan secured 1,130.
The Ahsan Bhoon group’s presidential candidate secured a significant lead across several cities, including Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Swat, Abbottabad, Multan, Quetta, Hyderabad and Sukkur.
In Lahore, Amjad Ali Shah obtained 644 votes compared to Sardar Aman Khan’s 400. In the secretary’s contest, Arif Awan of the Ahsan Bhoon group secured 525 votes, narrowly defeating his rival Irfan Akram, who received 518 votes.
In Karachi, Amjad Shah received 230 votes, while Aman Khan secured 160. Meanwhile, in Islamabad, Amjad Shah won the presidential contest with 355 votes against Sardar Aman Khan’s 264.
The unofficial results indicate that the Ahsan Bhoon group’s presidential candidate held a substantial lead overall, with votes from various bar associations playing a key role in his victory.
Bhoon Describes Election Victory as a Win for Democracy
After the election results were announced, Ahsan Bhoon termed the group’s victory a success for democracy and extended his congratulations to the legal community.
He expressed gratitude to the political parties for their backing, stressing that a strong Parliament is essential for a strong democratic system.
Meanwhile, newly elected Supreme Court Bar Association President Amjad Shah reaffirmed that there would be no concession on upholding the Constitution and ensuring the rule of law.
Lawyers Celebrate Electoral Victory in Lahore
Lawyers affiliated with the Ahsan Bhoon group in Lahore took to the streets to celebrate their electoral victory.
Supporters of the group danced to drumbeats and performed bhangra as they celebrated their success in securing both the president and secretary positions.
According to unofficial results, the Ahsan Bhoon group secured a clear lead over the Hamid Khan group, achieving a notable victory in the Supreme Court Bar Association’s annual elections.
