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Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday maintained that in case his party lose majority in the National Assembly, it is ready to support those who have one, however, added that currently the incumbent government enjoys public support and would continue to serve. Addressing the Senate after it ratified the 19th amendment, a perturbed PM said If we lose majority we will support those who have it; the government would continue to pursue reconciliatory politics. We never give up nobility in doing politics, the Premier claimed and added that the PPP government put an end to vindictive politics in the country. Regarding the 18th amendment, Gilani affirmed that the Constitutional amendment would be implemented in letter and spirit, we want to strengthen the institutions, he said. Hailing the House for passing the 19th amendment, the PM said that its a New Year gift for the people. The PM said that passage of the said amendment reduced the chances of any clash among institutions.Referring the under consideration Accountability Bill, he said that efforts are on to make it transparent and not meant for revenge only. About MQMs demand of implementing agricultural tax, Gilani said that he is ready to hold talks over the issue. We are ready to work in the larger interest of country.He assured the people of Fata that there reservations would be addressed soon terming them as dividends of their support in war against terror. Gilani claimed that the incumbent government has set a precedent of tolerance, We tolerated criticism more than any other government, and called for political maturity to make the coalition stay. He said that the House comprised 142 members and there is a likelihood that in future, too, coalition government will be made. And thus, tolerance level be up for the future coalitions, the PM said.He also announced to award the Parliamentary committee on Constitutional Reforms Nishane-e Pakistan in January. Earlier, Senate adopted the 19th Amendment Bill, which was tabled by Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Reforms Raza Rabbani in Senate.
