Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain, while talking to the MQM Co-ordination Committee, has expressed his concerns on the current situation of Karachi.
He said that he had been struggling relentlessly for the past 35 years to serve the people of this city, adding that he would never give up his struggle.
He said, “I have always preached peace and love and desired a life of dignity for the oppressed and poor people of Pakistan. I have never hesitated from offering any sacrifice for my mission, and this attitude was emerged from the experiences of my entire life,” according to a statement released to the media on Saturday
He further said, “I appeal to the younger generation to step forwards into the practical field and carry the existing struggle forward,” while adding, “I want to make it clear that the people of Karachi can be forced to take extreme steps to protect themselves against conspiracies, bloodshed, and genocide. My appeals for peace and my message of love should not be misinterpreted as our weakness.”
Talking to members of the MQM Co-ordination Committee Altaf said, “The forces and groups that are killing the people of Karachi should know that in such circumstances the people would be forced to adopt a line of action themselves in order to safeguard themselves against these injustices.”
“The Haq Parast people should sit and think about their coming generations. History is witness to the fact that we did not bow down our heads against oppression in the past, and we will never do so in the future as well,” he added.
Furthermore, the MQM chief said, “I support democracy and I have spread my movement across the entire length and breadth of the country through democratic means. But today tyranny is being given the name of democracy and question marks are being placed on the future of democracy by those who are employing undemocratic tactics.”
Altaf said that hardened criminals belonging to land and drug mafia and were also involved in kidnappings for ransom were being projected as political leaders by holding meetings with them.
“I am preaching peace even today, but it is my duty to give the people the courage to face oppression and tyranny. When forces responsible for protecting the people begin to harbour criminals and terrorists, the oppressed people will have to rise for self-protection and survival,” he concluded.