Prayagraj: “I Arif Iqbal, Advocate High Court, General Secretary DRT Bar Association, a Prayagraj native who initially entered politics by running in the Allahabad University student union elections. After studying law, I’ve always been a part of the joys and sorrows of lawyers. If there has ever been an injustice against attorneys, I am always eager to lead them in any sort of protest for their welfare and justice, whether it be a hunger strike or any other type of protest. I request with folded hands that if I receive your blessings, the connection of strengthening the advocates would be reinforced even more,” he mentioned in a viral letter to lawyer fraternity while seeking their votes in the next Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh member election.

“I’d want to run in the next Bar Council elections and would appreciate your full support and blessing in the first round. If I get your first choice vote (1) in this election, I’ll consider it a blessing and consider myself fortunate. I’ll always be the first to embrace your blessings,” he added. He described himself as an aspirant seeking your support, blessings, and first choice vote (1) in the next Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh member election. He has ties to the Board of Revenue, the CBI Court, SIDBI, GIC Housing Finance, the Bank of India, and Aryavarta Bank. He has held state-level roles in the AIMIM and the LJP before running for and losing assembly and parliamentary elections. He has constituted the Rashtriya Samajik Nyay Morcha, where he serves as president.