LAHORE: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari made a passionate appeal to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters during a rally in Lahore, urging them to throw their support behind his party in the upcoming general elections. He promised to put an end to the politics of revenge and division that has plagued the country’s political landscape.
Bilawal, speaking from personal experience, expressed his empathy for the oppression faced by PTI workers, particularly under the rule of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). He criticized the PML-N for engaging in vengeful politics and “terrorizing PTI workers,” highlighting the PPP’s consistent opposition to retaliatory politics and its advocacy for the release of political prisoners.
پاکستان پیپلزپارٹی کے چیئرمین بلاول بھٹو زرداری لاہور کے ٹاؤن شپ کرکٹ گراؤنڈ میں جلسہ عام سے خطاب کررہے ہیں@BBhuttoZardari #چنو_نئی_سوچ_کو #LahoreBhuttoKa pic.twitter.com/NfKYC6AsGj
— PPP (@MediaCellPPP) January 21, 2024
The PPP chairman directed strong criticism at the former coalition partner, questioning the endurance of the people of Punjab under the alternating rule of PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif and PTI’s Usman Buzdar. He urged the nation to steer clear of the divisive politics of the 1990s and emphasized the need for unity and progress.
Bilawal also made a direct appeal to the youth aligned with PTI, urging them to cast their votes in the upcoming elections. He reminded the audience of the historical significance of Lahore in welcoming Benazir Bhutto, and the city’s role in her election as the prime minister of the country.
لائیو: پاکستان پیپلزپارٹی کا لاہور کے ٹاؤن شپ کرکٹ گراؤنڈ میں جلسہ عام https://t.co/bh53LzeZDe
— Pakistan Peoples Party – PPP (@PPP_Org) January 21, 2024
Highlighting his party’s welfare agenda, Bilawal emphasized the abolition of 17 federal ministries and the end of subsidies for the elites, with the funds redirected towards the welfare of the people. He promised to double salaries within five years if elected as prime minister and provide free electricity for up to 300 units through solar panels. Additionally, he pledged to provide cards for women and farmers to support their needs.
Bilawal’s speech aimed to appeal to PTI supporters and the wider public, presenting a vision for a more inclusive and progressive Pakistan under the PPP’s leadership.
