The war of words between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor and chief minister took an ugly turn on Saturday after CM Ali Amin Gandapur threatened to block the governor’s grant, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
CM Gandapur warned Governor Faisal Karim Kundi that he is a “toothless” governor. “How can you be a bridge between the Centre and the province when you have no value at all,” he added.
He further said the governor is no more a politician and if he does not behave he will also freeze fuel supply to the Governor’s House.
Earlier, KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi warned CM Ali Amin Gandapur against ‘eyeing’ Governor House, saying that he will drag him through streets if he took drastic measures.
Reminding the governor that he was holding a constitutional post, CM Gandapur on Saturday asked him to refrain from issuing political statements.
“You represent the government which is the product of Form-47,” the chief minister said while talking to the media in Dera Ismael Khan after appearing in a court.
He told Kundi it was the KP government that paid for his car’s petrol, adding if he withheld that amount, his car would remain parked at the Governor’s House garage.
“You must be thankful to me,” Gandapur asserted.
“Stay within your limits; you have nothing to do with politics,” he told Kundi, adding, “Or otherwise, I will convert the Governor’s House into a museum, open it for the public and shift you from there.”
The CM made it clear to the governor that in case he went ahead with the tirade against him, he (the chief minister) would reply in the same coin. “Then don’t complain if I give you a befitting reply,” he said categorically.
Earlier, Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has warned Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur against ‘eyeing’ Governor House, saying that he will drag him through streets if he took drastic measures.
Addressing a ceremony, Kundi stated that he will not indulge in ‘political vendetta’ and will instead work tirelessly for the betterment of the province.
Responding to CM Gandapur’s statement, Kundi said: “You have become the chief minister, now serve the people and work for their welfare.”
Kundi emphasised that all efforts will be made to improve the province, and everyone will be taken on board for this purpose.
Kundi lambasted his political opponents, saying they are worried about their own incompetence and are spreading rumours about Governor’s Rule. He challenged them to come forward and test their strength, but warned that they will not find any support in the province.
“If you try to occupy the Governor House, come and try it, but you will be dragged through the streets,” Kundi said, adding he has experience in handling the political opponents.
A day earlier, CM Gandapur had issued a stern warning, stating that any attempt to impose Governor Raj in the KP will be met with resistance. He warned against resorting to disruptive tactics, stating that any attempt to derail progress would be met with staunch opposition.
“I will not remain silent for the chief minister’s seat, and if governor Raj is imposed, we will take over the governor’s house,” Gandapur said.