Yousaf Raza Gilani’s rule was an obstruction to all that democracy ever stood for. He was devoid of ethics, political vision and respect for rule of law, so essential for a man to hold such a high office. His rule was an insult to the fair name of democracy, a system evolved after centuries to deliver to the people welfare, basic fundamental rights, security and hope for a better future. The Supreme Court gave him a chance for an appropriate exit, but he chose this dishonourable route. His family was involved in all sorts of scams unworthy of a family which by definition was the first family. What can be so worse than a reaction that the man on the street started saying that the rule of that despotic tin pot dictator Pervez Musharraf was better. He gave this country nothing but miseries, frustration, poverty, hunger and insecurity.
I hope lessons are learnt by all political parties that elected public office holders are neither kings nor can they assume role of emperors, who are not subject to public scrutiny and judicial accountability. Political power comes with responsibilities which if not delivered, deprives elected office holders of any moral or legal authority to continue in office. It is better to beware the wrath of a nation driven to desperation by corruption, no electricity and poor governance, before it is too late.
MALIK TARIQ ALI
Lahore
