The Pakistan Democratic Movement rally in Bahawalpur concluded with fiery speeches of Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Maryam Nawaz, Yousaf Raza Gilani and other PDM leaders.
A large number of party workers gathered at Saraiki Chowk to listen to their leaders. Maryam Nawaz, Fazlur Rehman, Gillani and other PDM leaders came down hard on the PTI-led government over the current inflation in the country.
Gilani flying high
PPP senior leader and former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani joint the convoy of Maryam Nawaz while it was travelling to Karachi Morr.
Yousaf Raza Gilani was lucky enough to be invited to join the PML-N vice-president on top of the container she was travelling on and charging the PDM crowd moving along the container at snail’s pace.
Gilani earlier reached Bahawalpur through a special plane which took off from Multan. Makhdoom Ahmad Mahmood accompanied him during the flight.
Maryam’s short speech
Maryam Nawaz hit the road in Bahawalpur and began her journey from Channar House to Karachi Morr onward to Seraiki Chowk, the culmination point of the PDM rally.
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She asked the crowd to accompany her container to the Seraik Chowk where the leaders will address the rally.
PDM sticking to its stance: Fazl
PDM President and JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman has said that the Movement is striving to get vacated Islamabad from “illegal occupation” as it is not anyone’s property, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Talking to newsmen in Multan before leaving for Bahawalpur, Maulana Fazl said all PDM parties are united and sticking to their stance.
He said resignations have been the leaders of the parties and resignations phase has yet to come. “People exaggerate any change in the policy,” he added.
He said Bahawalpur rally is going to be tremendous and historic.
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Maryam first at Karachi Morr
PML-N President Maryam Nawaz reached Karachi Morr, the venue for the start of the PDM rally in Bahawalpur.
A large number of the PDM workers followed Maryam as her convoy travelled toward the Karachi Morr.
DJ Butt makes an entry
DJ Butt also reached Bahawalpur along with his sound system to take part in the PDM rally. He took a round of the city along with the PML-N workers.
He told journalists that he sneaked into the city as there was pressure on him from the government.
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Camel sacrifice
Maryam Nawaz will also visit Channar House where a camel will be sacrificed and pigeons will be set free when she will reach there.
A large number of activists has already reached Channar House where JUI workers have assumed the security duty.
Earlier, Maryam Nawaz also chaired a consultative meeting with party leaders where Rana Sanaullah briefed her about the routes of the PDM rally.
Police tactics
A heavy contingent of police and other high-ups have deployed at Seraikhi Chowk where the PDM rally will culminate. All the roads leading to the Seraikhi Chowk including Model Town, Fawara Chowk and Railway Station have been closed for traffic and commuters.
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Drivers threatened in ‘Containerpur’
Containers have also been installed at leading roads including on Bahawalnagar Road, Ahmadpur Road and Lodhran Road after which the city gave a look of ‘Containerpur’.
The drivers have expressed their concerns after their containers were seized by the police. They said the police threatened to lock them up if they do not obey them by staying in the city till 9:00pm.
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Maryam’s breakfast
PML-N Vice-President Maryam Nawaz has already arrived in Bahawalpur where she along with Captain Safdar, Azma Bukhari and Marriyum Aurangzeb stayed at the residence of PML-N Bahawalpur Vice-President Saood Majeed. The PML-N leaders also had breakfast at Saood’s house.
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Maulana Fazl & Gilani
PDM President and JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman and PPP leader and former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani will reach Bahawalpur shortly from Multan in convoys.
Govt’s days numbered: Rana Sana
Speaking to the media men in Bahawalpur’s Seraiki Chowk, PML-N stalwart Rana Sanaullah said Bahawalpur Deputy Commissioner did not grant permission for the PDM rally. “What else the poor chap can do,” he added.
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He maintained that the security alert about the rally was issued to scare away the people
He said the people who are talking about cancelling the passport of PML-Q Quaid Nawaz Sharif will eat their words soon. He accused the local administration of removing the PDM’s boardings, banners and posters, and they are also framing false cases against their workers.
Rana Sana said PDM rally to prove a no-confidence in the fake government. “Shah Mehmood Qureshi and his government’s days are numbered,” he added.
Responding to a question, he said rallies are the part of the second phase of PDM protests. “It is not essential for all the PDM leaders to participate in every rally, that is whey PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is not coming today,” he added.