The Lahore NA-122 constituency witnessed a remarkable shift in political dynamics as PTI-backed independent candidate Sardar Latif Khosa clinched victory over the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)’s seasoned politician, Khawaja Saad Rafiq, according to unofficial results. This outcome represents a significant upset in a race that garnered extensive attention, reflecting a possible realignment within the electorate.
Election Results and Responses
Unofficial tallies indicate that Sardar Latif Khosa achieved a notable lead with 117,109 votes, significantly ahead of Khawaja Saad Rafiq’s 77,709 votes. This substantial difference underscores the surprising nature of the election results and suggests a pivotal change in the constituency’s political preferences. Following the announcement of the results, Khawaja Saad Rafiq extended his congratulations to Sardar Latif Khosa on social media.
Demonstrating political maturity, Rafiq accepted the voters’ decision, expressing hope for the newly elected parliament’s unity and success in addressing the nation’s challenges.