MMA leaders address rally in Lahore, vow to fight secular forces in elections

LAHORE: The Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) leaders on Sunday addressed a political rally in its power show at the Greater Iqbal Park.

Jamat-e-Islami chief Sirajul Haq and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman addressed the gathering. The MMA leaders also announced the political alliance’s manifesto for the coming polls.

Sirajul Haq, on the occasion, said that the rally is a loud message that the nation wants an “Islamic Pakistan” instead of “Naya Pakistan”.

He said that it is unfortunate that an Islamic political system has not been implemented in last 70 years, adding that the party is fighting for the imposition of Islamic system in the country.

“US agents are worried to see the unity of religious parties,” he claimed. He said that corrupt people should not be allowed in any party.

“We will bring a direct tax system. A gatekeeper is giving the same amount of tax as a billionaire here. Fair distribution of resources will bring prosperity to the nation,” he said.

Speaking on the occasion, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that the MMA will win the next elections by defeating the secularists of the country.

Rehman said that law and order is the biggest challenge of the country today, adding that from last ten years Muslim word is facing attack from the West.

“You have destroyed Afghanistan and Iraq, and now bloodshed is happening in Syria. Its all US’ conspiracy,” he said. “We know what is freedom. Our economy is being conquered by IMF and World Bank.”

He alleged that the Pakistani budget is approved by IMF’s Pakistan desk.

“Our leaders give budget speech after approval from IMF. Our civilization is under attack from the West.”

The MMA leaders are expected to announce the political alliance’s manifesto for the coming polls.

Religious-political parties announced the revival of the defunct MMA in March this year. The newly resurrected alliance will contest the elections under one symbol.

This is MMA’s first gathering in Punjab. Religious-political parties announced the revival of the defunct MMA in March. The newly resurrected alliance will contest the elections under one symbol.

Over thousand chairs were set up at the rally ground along with the heavy sound system, lighting polls, banners, and flags. Strict security of the venue was ensured by the local police authorities.