11 Facts About Rana Bokhari

Rana Bokhari was born on October 23,1977 and is a politician in Manitoba, Canada who was the leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party from 2013 until 2016.

Rana Bokhari then went on to complete a degree in law at Robson Hall, focusing on corporate commercial law.

Rana Bokhari moved to Pakistan in 2002, living there with her family until she returned to Winnipeg in 2006.

Rana Bokhari faced two opponents, Bob Axworthy and Dougald Lamont.

Rana Bokhari won a first ballot victory by one vote, with 431 votes.

Rana Bokhari faced internal criticism from party members and former leadership challenger Bob Axworthy, who accused Bokhari of "purging" longtime Manitoba Liberal members as she solidified control of the party.

Rana Bokhari committed to making Manitoba the "hub of something" in her year end interview with the Winnipeg Free Press.

In 2014 Rana Bokhari endorsed Winnipeg mayoral candidate Brian Bowman in the 2014 Winnipeg Municipal election.

On May 7,2016, Rana Bokhari announced that she would not lead the party into the next election but would remain on as leader until her successor was chosen.

Rana Bokhari ultimately resigned as leader, effective September 24,2016, and opened a law practice, Bokhari, Smith and Walker, the same month.

On May 31,2022, Rana Bokhari announced her intention to run for Mayor of Winnipeg in the city's 2022 civic election, which was held October 26,2022.