Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Saturday appreciated the contribution, sacrifices and dedication of the workers of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) who never compromised and remained loyal to the party. Addressing a public meeting here after inaugurating different development projects in the area, the Prime Minister said, "The workers of PPP never compromised and remained committed to the party and loyal to the leadership of the party."
He said, "I am proud of the devotion of the workers of the party who remained steadfast with the leadership and rendered sacrifices for strengthening of democratic process in the country." He said the PPP is the only party which rendered sacrifices for the country and for democracy. The Prime Minister said, "We will continue the politics of reconciliation which was introduced by Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir
Bhutto and after the completion of five years, the PPP will go before the masses on the basis of its performance." Gilani said Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto did not compromise and sacrificed his life despite many offers from different countries because he wanted to alive in history. He said Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto is still alive in history after many years of his shahadat.
Referring to the importance of Jaranwala, the Prime Minister said it is an industrial centre of Faisalabad and has historic importance because Quaid-e-Azam also addressed public meeting here. He said PPP is not only a political party but a movement, which has played important role in the progress, prosperity and development of the country.
Gilani said Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, and Benazir Bhutto brought revolution in the country for the welfare of the masses and no other personality could do so. He said whosoever was supported by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, he became member of the parliament because this party had the support of the masses. The Prime Minister said the PPP raised the slogan of Roti, Kapra and Makan and ensured it to the people.
He said Benazir Bhutto came to Pakistan to launch a movement for the restoration of judiciary, ensure the rights of the people and against the dictatorship. He said former President Musharraf was forced to quit the office of Chief of Army Staff due to the wisdom of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto who fought for the rights of the people of Pakistan and did not care for her own life.
The Prime Minister said the vision, thought and ideas of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto are still alive in the hearts and minds of the people and that could not be demolished. "We are here in the government due to the vision and thought of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto and with the support of the similar political forces," he added. He said, "This chair of prime minitership is due to the struggle of Benazir Bhutto and we will defend her ideologies, ideas and vision at all cost."