Summary PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari says the PPP restored democracy and would defend it carefully.
LARKANA:-While addressing the fifth death anniversary of Martyred Benazir Bhutto at Larkana on Thursday, he said that the government is not forgetful of its responsibilities regarding Balochistan issue.
He said that PPP is the party of martyred and this caravan would continue its journey despite stumbling blocks.
“All the people who sacrificed for restoration and uplift of democracy all are standing by us. Yesterday, our slogan was diet, dress and dwelling and today we are steadfast on our manifesto from core of heart”, said Bilawal.
He added that anti democratic forces killed his grandfather and mother but he along with his family members did not leave the country.
“PPP would continue the caravan of democracy with responsibility and commitment for uplift of human rights”, adding “we would like to consolidate this system for progress and prosperity of the nation.”
While lashing out at the Supreme Court, Bilawal criticized Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry is misusing his powers and authority. Main job of the court is to deliver justice but chief justice is not doing his job well. “Shaheed Benazir was gunned down mercilessly and ruthlessly on the roads and Chief Justice is concerned about CNG, sugar price and Kalabagh Dam issues.
Bilawal said BISP is also meeting needs of the poor about education‚ training and health.
He pointed out that the PPP Government faced enormous challenges due to global recession and terrorism but despite that “our economy is standing firmly on its feet.”
Exports crossed 25 billion dollar mark this year‚ foreign exchange reserves stand at $14 billion ‚ KSE index has gone beyond 16‚000 points and inflation has come down from 25 to just 9 percent. He said Pakistan was wheat-importing country but now is wheat-exporting country.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the so called flag bearers of democracy tried to hinder the way of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto.
“Our opponents have still not learnt any lesson from the past and they are still working to derail democracy in the country. However‚ they will not be allowed to succeed in their designs.”
He said the caravan of Pakistan People s Party will continue its march for the welfare and well being of the people and strengthening of democracy.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that blood of Benazir Bhutto is running in his veins and pledged that Pakistan People s Party will neither allow any dictator to snatch rights of the people nor the terrorists to terrorize the people. He assured that his party will continue to follow the mission of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
He said the PPP is not only the name of a political party but also it is a life for the people. “Shaheed Benazir Bhutto lives in our hearts and we will work for the accomplishment of its vision for Pakistan”, said PPP chairman.
Addressing the public meeting‚ the former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said, “The people who are hatching conspiracies against Peoples Party will fail in their designs.”
Enumerating achievements of PPP led government he said that under the leadership of President Asif Ali Zardari the PPP government achieved many goals like giving rights to the provinces‚ renaming Khyber Pakhtunkhwa‚ reforms in FATA rules and political freedom in the country.
He said PPP is the heir of martyrs as Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed had said after Karsaz blast that she is the heir of these martyrs who sacrificed their lives for democracy in the country.
The PPP leader Jehangir Badar said that Shaheed Benazir Bhutto courageously resisted the dictatorship and succeeded in restoring democracy in the country. “We would continue to work for fulfilling mission of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto.”
He asked the PPP workers to utilize their energy for winning the forthcoming general elections by the party.
The PPP leader Raza Rabbani said that Shaheed Benazir Bhutto still rules over the hearts of the Pakistani people. He said Shaheed Zulifkar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto did not compromise on their principles. He said the PPP government has abolished anti labour laws.
Referring to long march and tsunami ultimatums given by some political parties in the country the PPP stalwart Senator Aitzaz Ahsan said that PPP believes on ballots‚ not on swords.
He said that the mindset which was behind the murder of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto played the same role in the murder of Bashir Ahmad Bilour.
PPP leader Aftab Shaban Mirani said Shaheed Benazir Bhutto was not just politician but a states-woman who had a long term vision for Pakistan.
Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah said that we renew our pledge to resist conspiracies against democracy.
Addressing the public meeting‚ Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah said Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto laid down their lives for the rights of the people and supremacy of the Constitution.
He said in line with the philosophy of Shaheed leaders‚ Sindh Government has provided jobs to over one hundred thousand youth and more would be provided if return to power again.
He said the huge gathering is reflective of love of the people for Bhutto family.
