Denouncing any differences with establishment, Emir Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman Thursday hinted to start a fresh anti-government drive in upcoming weeks.
Addressing a press conference prior to a consultation meeting with the senior party leaders of Punjab chapter, Maulana said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led government has badly failed on all fronts. He said the government's economic policies have forced the people to commit suicides as prices of essential kitchen items have gone out of the reach of the common man.
He said now the relevant institutions are saying there is no expectation of improvement in economics situation for the next three years and the PTI government is responsible for the economic disaster. He said that entire parliament is based on fake mandate and therefore his party is committed to topple the government with the help of the masses.
Talking about the opposition parties' role in recent developments, Maulana said that seemingly opposition was a part of the government, adding that a divided opposition is in the favour of the government, therefore, under the prevailing situation JUI-F and other likeminded parties' role in ridding the masses of incompetent rulers has become more critical. He said that major opposition parties have disappointed the masses by voting in favour of the Army (Amendment) Act.
Responding to a question, he said that his party is not in any kind of dispute with the establishment, adding, "However, we are totally against interference in politics." He said that his party is committed to send the government packing with the power of people and for this purpose an anti-government drive will start soon.
He said that propaganda against religious seminaries must come to an end, and those who are trying to defame the religious seminaries by levelling different allegations will soon realize who have actually used seminaries and religious parties in achieving their nefarious designs. He said that his party and religious parties will not accept any kind of dictation on the issue of independence of seminaries system and these will keep operating independently.
"We are not ready to accept imposition of any agenda in the name of seminary reforms. In universities and colleges students are even assaulting teachers and other faculty members but no such incident has ever happened in religious seminaries. The government will be forced to go home," Maulana said.
He said that political movements are not immediate objective-oriented and it always takes time to achieve objectives, adding that Azadi March created awareness among the masses about their "vote snatchers" and no one will be allowed to steal the people's mandate.
Responding to a question, he said the JUI-F is the oldest political party of the country and if in future his party comes into power he is fully ready to lead the government. He also said that there is no difference among US President Trump, Indian PM Modi and Pakistani PM Imran Khan as they all lack competency and wisdom.
The JUI-F chief said that top leadership of the two major opposition parties, Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has failed to respect their pledges with the masses of ridding the country of incompetent government.
Fazl said, "The day PTI government took control of the state affairs, millions of people were deprived of the jobs, contrary to Prime Minister Imran Khan's promise of providing jobs to 10 million Pakistanis. Moreover the PTI government also promised to build 5 million houses for the people, but from the day of formation government, the PTI government is busy demolishing the poor people's homes declaring them encroachments, ignoring the fact PM Imran Khan's Bani Gala residency is also illegal." So far Imran Khan has provided job opportunities to two foreigners only including governor State Bank of Pakistan and finance minister, he further said.
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