PTI stalwart accused federal govt of undermining will of people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
\n PESHAWAR
\nAfter nearly a full day of uncertainty, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur reappeared at the provincial assembly on Sunday, following his sudden disappearance during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led protest in Islamabad a day earlier.
\nThe mystery surrounding Gandapur\u2019s absence had sparked widespread concern, prompting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly to pass an urgent resolution demanding his immediate release. Provincial Law Minister Aftab Alam tabled the resolution, which condemned the recent raid on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad and the violent incidents that ensued.
\nGandapur, who had been last seen leading a convoy of PTI protestors into Islamabad on October 5, was reportedly near China Chowk when he disappeared.
\nCCTV footage from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House shows him entering the premises but later leaving in civilian clothes, raising questions about whether his departure was voluntary. PTI leaders, including former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser, issued a 24-hour ultimatum demanding his release. \u201cIf the chief minister is not freed, we will launch nationwide protests,\u201d Qaiser warned.
\nFederal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi clarified the situation: \u201cAli Amin Gandapur is not in the custody of any federal agency. He has chosen to go into hiding of his own accord,\u201d he said, though this statement only added to the confusion.
\nUpon his return to the K-P Assembly, Gandapur delivered a fiery speech, accusing the federal government of undermining the will of the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. \u201cA historic chapter has been written, and now they are trying to erase it,\u201d he declared, referring to the PTI\u2019s political achievements.
\nHe also criticised the treatment of PTI members, stating, \u201cOur party symbol has been taken from us, our members have been kidnapped, and we were not allowed to run an election campaign.\u201d
\nGandapur highlighted the party\u2019s electoral success, questioning how the opposition secured votes: \u201cPTI received over 4.5 million votes. Where did the opposition get their votes from?\u201d
\nGandapur denounced the raid on K-P House, calling it an attack on the province\u2019s autonomy. \u201cThe K-P House is our property, and they shelled and fired upon it. What gives them the right to treat it like this?\u201d he asked.
\nIn a direct criticism of the current administration, he questioned, \u201cWhy are they so afraid? We requested permission for a rally in Lahore, but they didn\u2019t even allow us to hold it at Minar-e-Pakistan. Are we animals? They want us to hold rallies in cattle markets.\u201d
\nHe concluded with a defiant message: \u201cThey thought we wouldn\u2019t make it to D-Chowk, but we did. This is not just about me or PTI; it\u2019s about Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and its rightful place in the federation.\u201d
\nDespite his reappearance, the political tension continues to build, with PTI accusing the federal government of attempting to destabilise the province. As the stand-off continues, PTI leaders have threatened nationwide protests if further action is taken against their members or leadership.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PTI stalwart accused federal govt of undermining will of people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa PESHAWAR After nearly a full day of uncertainty, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur reappeared at the provincial assembly on Sunday, following his sudden disappearance during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led protest in Islamabad a day earlier. The mystery surrounding Gandapur\u2019s absence […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-435722","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n