Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has criticized the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), stating that his party is not even willing to wait until February 8 for the formation of the federal government.
In an interview with international media outlets, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stated that the concerns raised by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) regarding human rights violations are not new. He highlighted that similar concerns were raised by the HRCP in the 2013 and 2018 elections.
Responding to a question, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari remarked that if electoral outcomes were predetermined, he would not have worked as hard. He expressed frustration with a particular party’s attempts to influence public perception that their leader had already become the Prime Minister. He expressed confidence that the PPP will surpass expectations on February 8.
Bilawal emphasized his appeal to the Pakistani people to reject the politics of hatred and division, which he accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the PML-N of practicing. He reiterated his party’s commitment to establishing a reconciliation commission to address past grievances and move forward through negotiation rather than remaining stuck in the past.
In another interview, when questioned about his popularity, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari deferred judgment until February 8, indicating that the elections will ultimately determine his standing.
He reiterated his stance that the current circumstances in Pakistan are not new to its politics, but he is leading the campaign for change amidst these conditions. Despite widespread criticism of the electoral process, he expressed optimism that the elections will be transparent.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s remarks highlight the intense political competition in Pakistan ahead of the elections, with parties vying for public support and positioning themselves as agents of change. His criticism of the PML-N and the PTI underscores the ongoing rivalry between major political parties, while his confidence in the electoral process reflects a commitment to democratic principles and norms.
