Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) to Observe February 8 as “Black Day”
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, the Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), announced on Thursday that his party will observe February 8 as the “Black Day” to protest against alleged electoral rigging and the government’s failure to address inflation.
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Key Statements by Hafiz Naeemur Rehman:
- Electoral Integrity Concerns: Rehman criticized the government and opposition, accusing both sides of neglecting the issue of Form-47. He claimed that the current government came to power through rigged elections and that the opposition was unwilling to address the Form-45 discrepancies.
- Inflation Crisis: Rehman highlighted the rising inflation, particularly as Ramazan approaches. He mocked the prime minister’s claims of witnessing a drop in inflation, asserting that the government’s statistics were misleading and failed to reflect the hardships faced by ordinary citizens.
- Sugar Mafia and Farmers’ Deception: Rehman emphasized the need to take action against the sugar mafia, criticizing the Punjab government’s actions that he claimed had deceived farmers. He also pointed out that the cards issued to farmers were essentially loan cards, burdening them further.
Upcoming Protests:
Rehman declared that after observing the black day, Jamaat-e-Islami would announce a large-scale march to continue pressuring the government on these issues. The protest is aimed at drawing attention to inflation, electoral fairness, and the treatment of farmers.