[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), distanced himself from his father’s recent remarks about the potential creation of a ‘national unity government’ after the February 8 polls. Instead, he heightened his criticism of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif during a workers’ convention in Lower Dir on Saturday. Bilawal suggested that the former prime minister is ready to confront those facilitating his return to power for the fourth time.
Addressing the gathering, Bilawal questioned the rationale behind Nawaz Sharif seeking another term as prime minister after three unsuccessful tenures. He accused the PML-N leader of pursuing a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly through ‘selectors’, a term implying interference in the electoral process.
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This marked the first instance where Bilawal acknowledged the potential return of Nawaz Sharif to the premiership, albeit under the label of “selection,” insinuating potential manipulation in the upcoming elections.
In contrast, Bilawal’s father, Asif Ali Zardari, had previously hinted at a potential shift in political dynamics in favor of the PPP. During an interview with a private news channel last month, Zardari suggested the formation of a ‘national unity government’ that includes major political parties.
In the same interview, Zardari commented on Bilawal’s lack of political experience and the need for further training, responding to Bilawal’s recent calls for the involvement of the younger generation in politics.
In today’s speech, Bilawal lamented the prevalence of age-old animosities and divisions in Pakistani politics, asserting that personal vendettas now overshadow political differences. He emphasized the PPP’s commitment to serving the people without resorting to revenge, aiming to bury the politics of hatred.
Recalling Nawaz Sharif’s political journey, Bilawal reminded the audience that Sharif, initially “selected” in 1990, later clashed with those who facilitated his rise to power. He elaborated on subsequent stints, emphasizing a pattern of political confrontations leading to his ousting in 1999 and 2017.
Taking a jab at Nawaz Sharif’s current stance, Bilawal suggested that the former prime minister aims to bring about a revolution from his Avenfield apartments in London. He accused Nawaz of seeking a two-thirds majority from the same forces that facilitated his earlier ascension.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
