If political party supports terrorism, governor’s rule may become inevitable, says PPP chairman
Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addresses a press conference after a meeting of the parliamentary party PPP Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Photo: NNI
Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed concerns over the adoption of extremist positions by political parties, stressing that while he does not want any political party to be banned, there is a need for responsible political behavior.
“I don’t want political parties to be banned, but what should I do if a political party behaves like an extremist organization?” Bilawal said while addressing the media in Lahore on Wednesday, emphasizing that any such party must adopt a more political approach and move away from extremism.
He further warned that the actions of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) could lead to restrictions, saying: “If the PTI continues with this type of behavior, a ban may be necessary. He added: “Someone should tell them to engage in politics, not extremism.” »
Regarding Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Bilawal mentioned that he had not seen the governor’s statement regarding the possibility of a governor’s government in the province. He, however, warned that if any political party supported terrorists instead of confronting them, it could lead to the imposition of a governor’s rule.
“If the PTI’s actions continue, the governor’s rule could become a necessity,” Bilawal explained. He pointed out that if parties focus on opposing military actions – particularly calls for the army to withdraw – rather than fighting terrorism, it could create a situation in which the governor’s rule becomes inevitable.
Bilawal also said that Pakistan had won the war against India and India had still not recovered. “They continue to conspire on our borders and terrorists from Afghanistan continue to launch attacks,” he added.
He criticized elements in Pakistan who, instead of opposing the enemy, spoke the enemy’s language and spread propaganda against the military rulers. “I demand that political parties sever their ties with these propagandists,” he said.
The PPP chairman also stressed that political parties should compete with the PPP in Sindh and the PML-N in Punjab, accusing some parties of playing the role of political crooks. “I am free to criticize or praise the government,” Bilawal remarked, stressing that he is working in accordance with his mandate. He also expressed support for the inclusion of the opposition and the government in the political process.
Bilawal made a public appeal for Maryam Nawaz to contest the Sindh elections, saying: “It would make me happy if Maryam Nawaz, or any member of the Muslim League, contested in Sindh, as it would strengthen the political process.”
He also said that the Electoral Commission does not have the trust of either allied or opposition parties. The PPP chairman stressed the importance of electoral reforms to avoid allegations of a ‘selected’ chief minister(s), stressing that he could not be accused of being selected under Form 47.
