Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Saturday categorically said that despite the PPP and PML-Q being in majority in Punjab, the provincial government would not be shown the door.
Addressing a big public gathering after inaugurating the construction of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Bridge, he said the PPP would rather extend support to the crumbling Punjab government.
The bridge, being built at a cost Rs 7 billion, will be completed in a record time of 10 weeks and will link N-5 National Highway with N-55 and reduce the distance between Rahim Yar Khan and Rajanpur by 150 kilometers.
The prime minister said he would continue the mission of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto despite all challenges and added that he would die but would never compromise on principles.
Gilani said both Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto laid down their lives for Pakistan and democracy.
He pointed out that a lot of conspiracies had been hatched to eliminate the PPP, but it always emerged as the most popular and strong political party with the passage of time. Gilani added that the people who could not face us in elections were hatching conspiracies, but due to a vibrant media and civil society they could not dare to derail democracy.
He rebuffed allegations of not respecting the institutions, saying how could a party, which gave the 1973 Constitution to the country and then restored it not respect the institutions.
Referring to south Punjab, he said the sense of deprivation of the people only could only be removed by carving out a separate province for them.
He said the PPP considered people its main source of strength and those who did not respect them would face the consequences.
Gilani also announced Rs 50 million as the first installment for Chachran Model City and Rs 100 million for Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Cadet College.
He ordered the issuance of the second installment of Watan Cards, adding that Rahim Yar Khan would soon get an engineering university.
He also announced the restoration of 400 NCHD employees.
Gilani also asked the National Highway Authority to pay compensation to the people whose land had been acquired for the construction of the bridge.
He announced Rs 1 million for Khanpur Press Club and a water supply scheme for Feroza Town.
Zardari and Gilani have no shame because they, in the past had tried to dislodge the PML(N) Govt in Punjab but failed miserably. Now once again they are making hollow claims.
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