‘March drama’ aims at delaying polls: Shahbaz

LAHORE

PUNJAB Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said democracy was restored in the country after a long struggle and sacrifices by all segments of society, but a few imported politicians were trying to derail the country from its democratic path.

He said the people were aware of the nefarious designs of such elements with imported agenda and their efforts would be foiled. He said that holding of timely general elections was essential for the solidarity and security of the country, as any delay could be disastrous.

He said that ‘march drama’ was being enacted to delay general elections. He said the country was faced with serious problems at internal and external levels, and it could not afford anarchy. He said the imported elements wanted to create chaos, however, PML-N, with the support of the people, would foil the conspiracy against general elections.

Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said this while talking to the assembly members belonging to various districts here on Wednesday. He said that the country was passing through a critical phase and was confronted with problems like terrorism, loadshedding, unemployment, ignorance and other issues, which could only be solved through general elections.

He said incompetent rulers of Islamabad had resorted to plunder in the country and he had been raising voice from the very first day against the corrupt mafia. He said those who had come back to the country after six years of luxury life abroad were now talking about change and revolution, but behind this there was only chaos. He said the imported elements had come, not for change, but to destroy democracy, however the nation would foil their nefarious aims. He said what type of revolution was being brought about by having looters and thieves in their ranks.

He said people wanted to get the corrupt rulers and would bury corruption in general elections. He said he believed firmly that an honest and dedicated leadership would emerge as a result of general elections. Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said the opponents of the PML-N were afraid of its increasing popularity and were looking for excuses to escape from general elections.

He called upon the assembly members to keep close liaison with the people, and play their effective role in ensuring timely and transparent completion of development works.

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