PTI president Imran Khan on Saturday warned his party workers and supporters to beware of rigging during the upcoming bypolls in Punjab, now that “umpires” stand by the government.
Imran expressed these concerns during a public meeting of his party at the Parade Ground in Islamabad against inflation, political instability, excessive load-shedding and persistent hike in fuel prices.
“The only way to win these elections in Punjab is through rigging,” he said. “People are against him, [but] The umpires are with him.”
“We have to beat these thieves in spite of their umpires,” he said.
Referring to the government, Imran said, “Whatever tactic they adopt, whether they rig elections or use police, the country will never accept them.” Country by America after removing its own government through a “conspiracy”.
it was with him announced Last Saturday night’s gathering, it said, would be a demonstration for the locals of Islamabad and the people of Rawalpindi, while people from other major cities would have their own local protests.
PTI posted on its official Twitter account that Imran will address the crowd at 7 pm. The party also posted a list of screening sites in various cities for his speech. However, Imran reached the protest site less than an hour from the originally scheduled time and delivered his speech at around 9 pm.
In the beginning of his speech, Imran explained why he had chosen End His long march on 26 May. “I knew there would be chaos that evening and people would come face-to-face with the police and the rangers,” he said. ,[This] nation, police, ranger [all ] are mine. I do not want to create anarchy in my country. I was out for just one purpose: the imported government was unacceptable.
“I went for a reason, and that was [show] All institutions where the nation stands and what it wants and will never accept these thieves.
“I invited you all today because I wanted to prove that if they had not used force on May 25, Islamabad would have had a sea of people saying one thing: the imported government unacceptable.”
Addressing his political rivals, he said he knew he wanted him to fight the military and the judiciary, but “listen carefully, our life and death are in Pakistan.”
He accused the government of melting under pressure from the IMF within two months, saying he resisted the fund’s demands for two-and-a-half years, but raised only Rs 10 in contrast to the “sky high” rise in petrol prices. current setup. Increased.
Imran criticized the Sharif and Bhutto families, terming them “slaves and boot polishers” and holding them responsible for the country’s economic plight.
He said, ‘My question to the institutions of Pakistan is how did you allow these thieves to impose on us? Isn’t this your Pakistan? Don’t you understand that when you put thieves on top of the treasury, the country is destroyed? ,
The PTI president said the judiciary and the “neutral” – a reference to the military establishment – would be accountable to God for what they did. “God will ask the judges, ‘I have given you the position to establish justice, did you do so or not, and did you protect the weak from the mighty, and did you bring the mighty under the law or not?
“God will ask even the neutrals, ‘How did you let these thieves impose on this country?
Imran claimed that the public is against the PML-N-led government and the only way to win the upcoming bypolls in Punjab is rigging as “the umpires are with them”. “We have to beat these thieves in spite of their umpires.”
Addressing the crowd in front of Imran, Rashid termed July as an “important month” and called upon the people to ensure PTI’s victory in the Punjab bypolls to be held on July 17.
While addressing the institutions and establishments of the country, he also said that early elections are in the interest of the country.
Meanwhile, PTI leader Pervez Khattak said that the current inflation in the country is proving to be the ‘destruction’ of the people. He questioned why important decisions were going in the government’s favor and warned that “no one will be safe if any injustice is done to Imran”.
Various social accounts linked to PTI showed pictures of PTI meetings held simultaneously in other cities.
The protest in Karachi was organized at Seaview, with local leaders such as Imran Ismail and Ali Haider Zaidi in attendance.
Earlier today, PTI general secretary Asad Umar today posted a picture of himself with fellow party leader Amir Mahmood Kiyani and Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rashid, saying he was waiting for Imran to lead the rally from Rawalpindi and arrive. Were. Were.
Imran’s protest is actually against himself: Ehsan Iqbal
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said Imran’s protest rally was actually against him, as he blamed the PTI government for inflation, power sector issues and other economic woes.
“Don’t resist, [instead] Apologize to the country!”
Meanwhile, Home Minister Rana Sanaullah promised To use “fresh” and “updated” tear gas “if necessary” against PTI supporters, advising participants not to give reasons for such a position.
Responding to a question, he said Imran should “correct” his affairs and avoid “creating militancy and instability” in the country. “They should be involved in peaceful and national politics.”
Emphasizing on the need for political consensus, the minister said, “All political parties in the country are on one side at the moment, trying to solve the current crisis, while Imran Khan is engaged in abusing everyone and doing politics of hate.” Huh. Has happened.
Power show went ahead after getting permission from GHQ
The power show at Parade Ground was made possible after Directorate of Staff Duty at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi. Approved PTI allowed on Friday.
The Deputy Commissioner’s office told PTI Central Secretariat President Ali Nawaz Awan that the GHQ had given permission to use the parade ground.
On Thursday, the deputy commissioner had issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) to PTI for holding a public meeting at the parade ground, but added it with permission from GHQ.