Omar Ayub said Punjab officials were carrying out pressure tactics against PTI.
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub Thursday accusing Punjab government officials of resorting to pressure tactics for hampering political activities had leveled serious charges against them. The allegations have surfaced at a critical time when PTI is struggling to maintain its political grip on the province.
The most vocal and politically sound Ayub alleged that Punjab authorities were trying to destabilise PTI "in every possible way" by reaching out even in its rank and file. Ayub said these tactics included harassment, undue legal pressures and administration obstacles to disturb the organizational framework of PTI among its ranks and discourage it from any political engagements.
Ayub claimed that PTI members were being harassed in a certain number of cases by local authorities and cited specifics during the press conference. He mentioned the names of incidents where PTI workers were picked us illegally and party's routine business was also hampered through sudden administrative orders. "This is nothing but the open attempt to choke our political vibes & Threaten supporters," added Ayub.
Ayub further said these pressure tactics not only hinder the PTI's doors-to-doors campaigns at local level but also malign its reputation in front of masses. He had also raised apprehensions that these actions are aimed at diminishing the PTI’s standing as general elections loom near. "Elegant lead their Members will never been subjected to such level of threats and intimidation in Democratic system. It's plain as day that a systematic campaign is in process to undermine the legitimacy of our own presidential bid, and lower prospects for election," Ayub said.
He demanded that these practices should be stopped immediately and the federal government must take serious notice of this. He urged that the case of Punjab officials be investigated impartially, saying there was a need for level-playing field in politics of power are the lifeblood of democracy Fair competition and both strategy. The statement issued also reads, Maj Ayub said, an attempt to denigrate these principles are in fact a direct assault on the democratic system.
The allegations have deepened the mounting political acrimony in Punjab, a crucial province where three of Pakistan's biggest parties are locking horns. Omar Ayub's allegations also point at the rapidly toxic political environment in KPK and how hard PTI shall find it as momentous change creeps from Punjab to Shawal, perhaps.
These subsequent developments will have to be seen in conjunction with the strategy of PTI and affect political dynamics within Punjab, however, they serve a precursor for heated politics yet again.
