THATTA
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Ladies Wing President and Member of the Provincial Assembly, Madame Faryal Talpur, has sharply criticized the federal government over the initiation of canal projects in Sindh without due consultation. Speaking at a major public gathering at Rawal House, the residence of PPP Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, Talpur said these controversial projects pose a serious threat to the rights and resources of Sindh’s people.
Talpur declared that the PPP has always stood firmly against such unilateral moves, raising its voice at every forum — from Parliament to public rallies. “These canal projects are not merely a provincial issue — they are of national importance,” she stated. “Unfortunately, our political opponents are using this issue to score points rather than genuinely safeguarding public interests.”
She reiterated the strong opposition expressed by President Asif Ali Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, both in Parliament and in public, regarding the construction of six new canals. “The PPP has a proud legacy of standing with the people — whether it’s sacrificing lives for democracy or restoring constitutional rights,” Talpur said. “We will not let anyone deprive Sindh of its water rights in the name of development.”
Talpur also issued a powerful call for public mobilization ahead of the PPP’s grand rally in Hyderabad on April 18, to be led by Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. “This rally will be a clear message to those who seek to undermine Sindh’s rights — the people will resist all forms of injustice,” she asserted. “This is not just a political gathering; it’s a declaration of unity and strength.”
PPP Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon also addressed the gathering, warning rivals that they will face defeat on April 18. “Instead of spreading baseless propaganda against the PPP leadership, our opponents should focus on the real issues facing the people,” he said.
PPP Sindh President Nisar Khuhro condemned the canal project decisions, warning that they could lead to dangerous consequences.
Senator Aijaz Dhamrah echoed these sentiments, stating that the PPP completely rejects the proposed canal constructions.
Other prominent figures in attendance included Sindh’s Minister for Works, Services and Prisons Haji Ali Hassan Zardari, Thatta District President Sadiq Ali Memon, and Vice President Abdul Hameed Panhwar, among others. The gathering served as a powerful prelude to what is expected to be a massive demonstration of public support in Hyderabad on April 18.
