Hyderabad, In a fervent appeal to voters, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari underscored the electorate’s awareness of the contentious histories of rival parties, emphasizing a collective rejection of politics rooted in hatred, division, and violence. During a grand rally in Hyderabad, Sindh’s historic and second-largest city, he conveyed a message of unity and progress, calling for an end to divisive political practices.
According to Pakistan Peoples Party, the chairman’s visit to Hyderabad was part of a nationwide campaign to galvanize support for the upcoming February 8 general elections. Addressing thousands of supporters, Zardari expressed gratitude towards the residents of Hyderabad for their overwhelming support in the local body elections, which led to the election of a PPP mayor. He praised the city’s resilience against authoritarian regimes and divisive politics, affirming the PPP’s commitment to eradicating such influences from Pakistani politics.
Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s speech touched on the adverse effects of political rivalries that have marred the country’s progress, specifically criticizing the politics of personal vendetta that overshadow national, democratic, and economic interests. He presented a 10-point election manifesto promising significant reforms aimed at alleviating unemployment, poverty, and inflation. These reforms include doubling the income of citizens, constructing three million houses with ownership rights for women, providing free solar power to the impoverished, and introducing financial assistance cards for farmers, laborers, and youth.
Zardari also outlined his plans for fiscal reforms, including the dissolution of 17 ministries post-18th constitutional amendment and redirecting funds towards public welfare. He criticized the subsidies provided to the elite, proposing instead to allocate these resources to the nation’s underprivileged segments.
Highlighting the electoral battle between PPP and PML-N, Zardari urged the electorate to reject any efforts to elect a leader for the fourth time and denounced any support for parties that have engaged in anti-Pakistan activities or relied on foreign funding for political gains. He called for a decisive vote for the PPP, symbolized by the Arrow, to secure a victory for democracy and progress.
The PPP chairman concluded his address by taking an oath from the party’s candidates in Hyderabad, committing them to serve the people indiscriminately post-election. He appealed to the citizens to ensure the triumph of PPP representatives in all constituencies of Hyderabad by voting for the Arrow on February 8, setting the stage for a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s democratic journey.