ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially announced the victory of Ali Amin Gandapur, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed independent candidate, in the PK-113 constituency of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
According to the notification issued by the ECP, Ali Amin Gandapur secured a total of 35,454 votes, defeating the candidate from the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) who managed to secure 21,885 votes.
Notably, the PTI founder, during an informal media talk while in trial at Adiala Jail, announced Ali Amin Gandapur as the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), demonstrating his confidence and support for Gandapur’s leadership abilities.
Ali Amin Gandapur’s political journey began in 2013 when he was elected to the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a member of the PTI party. His victory in the recent elections reflects the ongoing support for PTI-backed candidates in the region.
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With the official confirmation of his victory by the ECP, Ali Amin Gandapur is set to assume his responsibilities as a representative of PK-113 constituency, contributing to the political landscape of KP under the banner of PTI-backed independents.