Role of opposition parties in Dharna
(ADNAN ALI ABID, Islamabad)
The funds have been collected, the dates have been decided, the peoples are mobilized but the biggest question is still there and the question is very simple that will opposition participate in “Dharna” which is named as long march by Maulana Fazal-U-Rehman? as of now peoples party announced that they are just supporting JUI-F morally this is only a political statement from Bilawal actually he is trying to play on both sides of the pitch He knew that the deal is available for his father and if he will try to support Maulana then his father will be in trouble and he, himself as well. On the other hand, the most important political party PML-N is also in confusion today on Thursday Shahbaz and Nawaz meeting was planned to decide that will they support Maulana or not? But the meeting was cancelled and the reason given by Shahbaz was that he was suffering from pain in his backbone. Obviously, these are the delaying tactics because now meeting between Nawaz and Shahbaz will definitely held in next week on Thursday and the situation will be clearer till next Thursday and they will be able to play their cards. Now question arises and the question is very simple that why PML-N is hesitating to participate in long march or “Dharna” when they don’t have too much choices? So, if we think politically then we will be able to understand that what PML-N is actually thinking they are in confusion that if we support Maulana and they are unable to change the government then the situation will be worst for PML-N and more NAB cases will follow them. And if they become successful then the whole credit will be given to Maulana for the successful event because “Dharna” will be led by him so they are in confusion. I personally thinks that this time Shahbaz Sharif’s policy to stay away from “Dharna” will be more beneficial for PML-N because we all know that the government and establishment are on similar side of the similar page and if we take a look on all events or “Dharnas” in past we will be able to understand that only those marches and “Dharnas” are successful which are supported by establishment so this dharna is going to be flopped so it is better to stay away and just watch what Maulana is doing and PML-N needs to stay away from this event and just need to wait for this tenure because Imran khan will do many mistakes and the space for PML-N will automatically be generated and if somehow Maulana gets success and the new elections are announced so what? Again, the opportunity will be for PML-N to win so it is better to follow Shahbaz’s instructions.