Maryam in police attire: Is it the most trending news story?
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She draws mixed reaction on social media
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pictures featuring Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in police uniform electrified internet with netizens who gave comments what they deem appropriate, making the news story most trending on all social media platforms.
Her uniform story was not restricted to Pakistani media; even international media too carried the story with her pictures donning police uniform.
An Indian web newspaper likened Maryam Nawaz to a heroic character, Chandramukhi Chautala, who plays a police inspector in Sony SAB drama ‘FIR’.
Chandramukhi Chautala is a heroic character in ‘FIR’. She earns viewers’ appreciation and sympathy for helping the complainants who approach her against criminals.
Comments from social media users
A netizen said, “The CM of my province is so beautiful. Is CM of any other province is like my CM?
"I think PTI should not criticise her for wearing police uniform. Look at the speech she did. She boosted the confidence of policewomen. Her speech encourages parents to send their daughters to police and other security departments to safeguard the country.”
A netizen said actually it's her passion to empower women in every filed.
“During her speech she expressed her desire for increasing the number of women in police department.
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"I think her desire to see women in every walk of life brought her to the passing out parade in police uniform."
Interestingly, those having PTI logo on their Instagram and Tweeter pages opened a barrage of criticism on Maryam’s gesture.
One said, “Now, this is another publicity stunt after visiting a roti, naan shop. They think through TikTok they would overcome the crisis.”
One said, “Why did she wear uniform of a low rank policewoman? After all she is the chief executive of the province.”
Her address to the passing out recruits
In her speech at the ceremony, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said she had a desire to increase the number of women police officials.
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“Today’s event makes me realise that it is a great responsibility to be a policewoman or a CM. I remember when I see policewomen giving duty with heavy tools in their hands. I value their job and task.”
Azma Bokhari’s statement
In a statement, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expressed solidarity with policewomen by wearing police uniform. She had deep love for women working in police department.
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The minister said the rivals should not be jealous of Maryam Nawaz. She wore police uniform to encourage policewomen. Police rules give permission to CM and governor to wear police uniform, the minister added.
