MITTHI: In a significant shift, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari implicated the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) for the ongoing inflationary challenges in the country.
Speaking at a political gathering in Mitthi, Tharparkar district on Monday, Bhutto coined a new term for the PML-N, dubbing it the “Pakistan Mehngai Leeague,” roughly translated as the “Inflation League.”
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday pointed fingers at the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) for the ongoing inflationary challenges in the country, marking for the first time the PPP leader directly implicating the rival party allegedly responsible for the economic woes Pakistan is currently facing.
Speaking at a political gathering in Mitthi in Tharparkar district, Bilawal coined a new term for the PML-N, dubbing it the “Pakistan Mehngai League”, roughly translated as the “inflation league.”
It is worth noting that PPP was among the coalition partners in the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government led by Shehbaz Sharif — the president of PML-N.
Bilawal’s criticism comes amid PML-N’s attempts to form alliances in Sindh ahead of the upcoming general elections, where PML-N and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) are seen as potential threats to the PPP.
Leaders of the PML-N and MQM-P, forging ties in Lahore and Karachi, discussed core issues of Karachi and Sindh, suggesting a potential coalition against the PPP if PML-N secures victory.
Bilawal, in his address today, accused “certain elements” on fostering divisive politics in the country to prevent the unity of the people.
He declared that the public will respond to the “Pakistan Inflation League,” accusing them of orchestrating election outcomes behind closed doors and dreaming of triumph akin to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in 2018 elections.
Bilawal stated that the PPP was combating forces engaged in divisive politics.
He emphasised the party’s commitment to inclusive politics, transcending colour and race barriers, with the assurance that, “Inshallah, the people’s government will be formed in the general elections, and we will take steps to provide relief to the people, not to the elite,” he maintained.
Anticipating a potential victory in the general elections slated on February 8, Bilawal outlined plans for initiatives such as the introduction of a Haari Card, akin to the Benazir Income Support Programme, aimed at assisting farmers with fertilisers and seeds.
Addressing the people of Tharparkar, the former foreign minister asserted their capability to counter the Modi government and anti-Pakistan propagandists worldwide, highlighting the PPP’s adept handling of such challenges.
Bilawal expressed confidence that the enthusiasm witnessed in the rally had already determined Tharparkar’s stance in favour of the PPP.
Reiterating the party’s commitment to former prime minister Benazir Bhutto’s vision, he pledged to eradicate poverty, unemployment, and inflation from the country.
Bilawal attributed Tharparkar’s development to the PPP’s performance, challenging critics to evaluate the progress made in the region under their governance, including improvements in communication systems, the airport, and healthcare.
The PPP chairman dismissed the notion of any political opponents, asserting that the party’s true adversaries are unemployment, inflation, and poverty.
He affirmed the party’s commitment to fight these issues collectively and restore the people’s rights.
Addressing potential election challenges, Bilawal declared that the PPP would accept the elections results, even if they were against them. However, in case they win they would continue serving the public.
Expressing discontent with what he termed “selected rule” over the past five years, Bilawal vowed that the people would no longer tolerate such governance.
In conclusion, Bilawal extended warm Diwali greetings to the people of Mithi, encapsulating a spirit of cultural inclusivity in the political discourse.
