The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) is trying to convene sessions of the National and Sindh Assemblies to discuss the Azad Kashmir elections. The party has adopted a calmer attitude and a different strategy to express its reservations.
The MQM reacted strongly on the postponement of the Azad Kashmir elections on two seats.
Members of the MQM in the Provincial Assembly staged a walkout from the House session and chanted slogans against the PPP-led government.
Following a telephonic address of MQM chief Altaf Hussain to the party’s general workers convention, a wave of strong statements against the PPP and its leadership was initiated by party members.
The MQM Coordination Committee announced its decision to separate from the coalition government. The MQM parted ways with the federal and provincial governments, and Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan resigned as well.
The PPP leadership adopted the policy of silence and avoided issuing any statement against the MQM and its leadership. The PPP hoped that the MQM might return to the coalition government.
On the other hand, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam issued statements in support of the MQM. However, not a single leader of the PPP in the Centre or the provincial government was ready to speak against the MQM.
Since June 29, the central media cell of the MQM has remained silent and has not issued any harsh statements. It is a positive attitude that the party has observed. The party continues to complete the process of being in the Opposition Benches of the House.
The MQM has filed an application with the National and Sindh Assemblies to allocate the party seats on the Opposition Benches. MQM’s provincial ministers have sent back government vehicles in their use.
With the support of other opposition parties in the National Assembly, the MQM has been trying to convene a session to discus the elections of Azad Kashmir. On the other hand, the MQM could convene a Sindh Assembly session without other opposition parties because they have the required number of members in the House.
