PESHAWAR: Central Deputy Information Secretary Pakistan People’s Party Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Asma Alamgir on Saturday resigned from the party, saying her departure stems from differences with both central and provincial leadership of the party.
In a statement, Asma Alamgir expressed that internal disagreements within the party forced her to take the decision. “Certain elements are contributing to weaken the party in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa”, she added.
Voicing concerns about the party’s current state, she questioned how Bilawal Bhutto, the party chairman, perceives the apparent decline of his parents’ political legacy. She underscored the need for Bilawal to address these issues.
Highlighting the enduring commitment of the late Shaheed Benazir Bhutto to the party, Alamgir remarked, “Shaheed Benazir Bhutto has always sacrificed for the party. Some central and provincial officials are not tolerating my position in the party.” She clarified that her allegiance lies with the party itself, as she initially joined at the request of Benazir Bhutto.
Furthermore, Alamgir made it clear that any decision regarding her future political affiliations, including the possibility of joining PPP Kochhode or another party, will be made after thorough consultation.
This significant resignation comes at a notable time, coinciding with the visit of party chairman Bilawal Bhutto to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The departure of the Central Deputy Information Secretary adds a layer of complexity to the internal dynamics of the People’s Party in the region.
