Imran Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has said that a “strong government” has the support of the people, not the “establishment.”
In a jab at the current coalition government, the PTI president stated in a virtual speech to his followers on Tuesday that the country’s institutions are being destroyed because they have sought to split his party.
“Those institutions that were supposed to stop crimes have been tasked with ending PTI,” he added, pleading for a “road map” for the future.
“From what I understand, a new “kings party” is being formed. “Those who have left [PTI] are being added to the king’s party,” said the former prime minister, who was ousted in April last year.
He stated that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is losing popularity because people are unwilling to attend its public gatherings.
He also said that the PML-N is involved in all of the “cruelty” that is going on in the nation and asked whether this is how a coalition is meant to get the country out of its crisis.
“A strong government is one that is supported by the people, not the establishment.” Don’t think that collecting people and having the establishment’s support would assist solve the [country’s] issues.”
He went on to argue that a government that is elected by the people can only make big choices.
The ousted premier reiterated that the nation would not survive unless the rule of law is implemented.
In his speech, he also reacted to the PML-N and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) claims that they were under considerably more pressure. He did, however, assert that the cases pursued during his PTI’s reign were manufactured before they came to power.
Khan also stated that his party never picked up ladies or visited people’s homes while in power.
The deposed prime minister further said that his “security head” had gone AWOL and that he would not change his attitude.
“They are instilling fear in us in order for us to become slaves.” They intend to induce dread in the country’s 50% of the populace. “This is the time to fight for Haqeeqi Azadi,” he added, adding that his wife’s warrant was issued to humiliate her.
“Will people believe them if they stand up and say Imran Khan is a traitor?” It is a tough period, and sacrifices must be made for freedom; I am prepared. In any event, I will not tolerate their servitude; the country should also prepare,” Khan warned.