LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz, the Senior Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), criticized political parties on Thursday for relying on empty promises and engaging in blame games. Although not explicitly mentioned, her comments were seen as a veiled attack on her opponent, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari.
The exchange of harsh words between the two parties has intensified as the political atmosphere heats up ahead of the eagerly anticipated general elections on February 8. Bilawal, a former ally of the PML-N, has been directing substantial criticism towards his political rivals, particularly the PML-N.
Speaking at a public gathering in Lahore’s NA-119, the National Assembly constituency where she is a contender for the upcoming polls, Maryam remarked that, apart from the PML-N, all other political parties have failed to deliver. She highlighted the continuous criticism and allegations leveled by other parties against each other.
Addressing the lack of developmental projects in Punjab, Maryam pointed out that some parties have ruled the province for 15 years without achieving significant progress. She assured the audience that Nawaz Sharif would unveil the party manifesto in the coming days.
Emphasizing her commitment to serving the constituency, Maryam promised to establish an active office in the area after winning the elections to address the issues and complaints of the people.
She urged voters to carefully consider their choice, as their votes would determine the future of Pakistan.
In a separate address at a rally in Mandi Bahauddin, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif took a dig at Bilawal without explicitly naming him. Shehbaz suggested that someone had promised to release political prisoners if they come into power and recommended announcing the abolition of personal prisons as well. He stated that Nawaz Sharif, if given the chance, would establish a modern university in the city.
This statement contradicts Bilawal’s stance, who believes that Nawaz Sharif, if elected for a fourth time, would pursue politics of revenge, harming the country through his “habitual revenge politics.”
The political parties are intensifying their efforts to win over voters as the nationwide polls approach, with Bilawal leading a four-week campaign while others began canvassing just last week.
(Islamabad51_Newsdesk)
