ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has urged his followers and the entire nation to march towards Islamabad on March 23 for an anti-government long-march.
“People should be ready for staying in Islamabad, we are not sure for how long this long march will last,” PDM chief told journalists after Senator Faisal Javed announced PTI’s rally on 27th of March in Islamabad, a day ahead of the no-confidence motion to be held on March 28.
On Wednesday (March 16), JUI chief Moulana Fazlur Rahman changed date for workers gathering in Islamabad to March 25, due to OIC conference and National Parade.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan has also tasked PTI leaders to gather one million people in the federal capital as the government eyes holding the “biggest” rally in Islamabad’s history in the face of the no-trust motion.
“From the door of the Parliament House to Shahrah-e-Dastoor, we will hold a historic rally. Through this, we will give a safe passage to all lawmakers for reaching the [assembly] safely and casting their vote,” he said.
Moulana Fazlur-Rahman made the announcement after a meeting of Opposition parties which was hosted by Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif.
Moulana said ANP, PPP, and NDM have also been invited to partake in the “march”, hoping that their response would be positive.
“Our strategy will be different from last time’s long march (in 2019).”
‘In-line’ with people’s expectations
The PDM chief said the Opposition’s no-confidence motion against the prime minister was “in-line” with the expectations and the hopes of the Pakistani people.
Fazl lashed out at the PTI-led government for going against the Opposition’s no-trust move by “warning the lawmakers from going to the Parliament” and opting for “unconstitutional” tactics.
In today’s meeting, Fazl said the NA speaker was bound by the constitution to call a session on voting on the no-confidence motion after the requisition for the session has been submitted.
