Source: ET
Qadri’s proposal is to have a caretaker, technocratic govt, but this would be in clear violation of the Constitution. PHOTO: NNI/FILE
One of the saddest aspects of democratic politics in Pakistan today is how the very political parties who are supposed to be safeguarding are the ones posing the greatest threat. What’s even worse is that certain parties must know that Qadri’s sudden reappearance on the political scene has been engineered by anti-democratic forces and that his ‘solution’ for the country’s woes relies on decidedly extraconstitutional means. If the certain political parties are suddenly so convinced by Qadri’s demagogic rhetoric, then they have a moral responsibility to quit the government. If not, they should disavow Qadri as a dangerous threat to democracy.
Very serious analysis of Dr Qadri speeches clearly indicates non implementation of certain constitutional clauses since long. Similarly presence of large number of people in his rallies indicates their tiredness from the status quo, which if current election system continues without suggested reforms, is likely to prevail. US and UK who remain deeply involved in Pakistani affairs are neither happy with PPP nor with PML (N). Similar feelings Pakistani military brass also has. Appreciating the situation correctly, iron has been hit by all aforementioned stake holders when it is really hot. Since Sheikul Islam carries respect due to his religious knowledge, liberal views and has tremendous oratory abilities so can be called a right man imported at right time to do the right job.
Biggest blunder what PPP and PML (N) committing by not taking the threat seriously. So for only broad brush has been used and that too in joker style. Siding of MQM with TQ, meeting of TQ with PML (Q) soft corner by PTI for TQ all are dangerous signals that some thing fishy is propping up. To me following urgent actions are required by PPP and PML (N).
1. Ask the collation partners what are their grievances. Try to resolve these. Most probably Mr Rehman Malik already left to meet MQM Chief in London. Similar thing is required for PML (Q) also. Threatening tactics might not work at this stage as being used by Ahamd Mukhtar or Sharjeel Memon.
2. Both major parties urgently to decide and announce the election schedule.
3. Practically incorporate some reforms to bring forward news faces in forthcoming election.
4. Urgently decide at least the care taker PM.
In case both parties, in the light of above suggestions start taking the threat seriously will puncture the Qadri bloom. However if comedy/threatening attitude continues than might be 0n 14.01.2013 nation has to face a bigger comedy/tragedy