At a recent gathering in Karachi, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), vehemently criticized the February 8 general elections, alleging widespread manipulation and a “sell” of the legislature, affecting every level from the Sindh Assembly to the President’s House. The event, held on a Thursday night, drew a large crowd where Fazl expressed his discontent with the integrity of the national elections.
In his speech, Maulana Fazlur Rehman declared, “We are loyal to Pakistan, but here, there is no value of national loyalty.” He highlighted that the issues plaguing Pakistan are not confined to the electoral process but are systemic, requiring comprehensive reforms within state institutions.
He went on to assert that the essence of democracy has been eradicated in the country, blaming those in power for turning Pakistan into a “slave of America.” Despite these challenges, he reminded his audience of Pakistan’s wealth of competent individuals and natural resources.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who previously led the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) that was instrumental in the ousting of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2022, emphasized the ongoing struggle for the country’s sovereignty.
He criticized the recent elections as a mere “drama” and dismissed the notion that the JUI-F would remain passive in the face of such electoral fraud.
Fazl further highlighted the increasing terror incidents in the country, stressing that true progress would only be achieved when rulers are elected through genuine public struggle. He clarified that his party’s goals extend beyond merely acquiring governmental positions; they are committed to fighting for the public’s rights.
With an optimistic outlook, Maulana Fazlur Rehman expressed his belief that Pakistan has the potential to become a prosperous and developed nation, provided that the JUI-F ascends to power through legitimate public support.
Earlier in the week, Maulana Fazlur Rehman delivered a fiery speech in the National Assembly, where he lambasted the government and the recent nationwide elections, as well as the parliamentarians, bureaucracy, and the establishment.
He criticized the top leaders of the ruling parties, including Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), and Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), urging them to step down and return to the electorate.
He also touched upon the electoral success of Imran Khan’s PTI, arguing that if the people had genuinely elected PTI, then the party should be allowed to govern, underscoring the need for respecting the people’s choice in a democratic setup.
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