PTI dreams of regaining power but will have to account for corruption: Amir Muqam

BATAGRAM, Nov 04 (APP): Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON and President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engineer Amir Muqam, here Wednesday said that the public’s enthusiasm on Youm-e-Nijat was remarkable, adding that the people have rejected the previous PTI government and that the party, despite dreaming of regaining power, will have to answer for its alleged corruption.

He expressed these views while addressing a large public gathering in Battagram on Wednesday, marking the end of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) 14-year rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Thousands of PML-N workers and local residents attended the gathering, organised as a Day of Gratitude to celebrate the end of PTI’s 14-year poor rule in the province.

The participants raised enthusiastic slogans in favour of Engineer Amir Muqam, PML-N Quaid Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and the Pakistan Army. They also expressed their support for peace, national security and stability.

The venue turned into a centre of great political enthusiasm, with participants expressing strong solidarity with their leadership. The gathering also witnessed slogans against the alleged poor performance of the previous PTI government, with participants criticising its 14-year rule and expressing concerns over the challenges and hardships faced by the people of the province.

Addressing the gathering, Engineer Amir Muqam said the people of Battagram were courageous, adding that the massive public turnout had exposed the false narrative being propagated by certain YouTubers based abroad.

He said the people’s happiness over getting rid of the previous incompetent government was evident and congratulated them on its end. He assured the people that the PML-N leadership would strive to fulfil their expectations.

Recalling the devastating 2005 earthquake, the federal minister said he had stood alongside the people during the tragedy and had personally witnessed the armed forces working on the frontlines to serve the affected population.

He said the armed forces had rendered immense sacrifices for the country, adding that the brave Pakistani forces had defeated an enemy several times larger than themselves and shattered its arrogance.

Engineer Amir Muqam termed the Hazara Motorway a gift from former prime minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to the people, saying it had significantly reduced travelling distances and facilitated commuters.

The federal minister also assured the people of resolving their issues, including electricity supply and road infrastructure. He announced Rs100 million for the upgradation of the electricity system and said he would also take up the matter of road improvement with the Chairman of the National Highway Authority (NHA).

Commenting on PTI’s political ambitions, he said the party was dreaming of restoring its government but would have to account for corruption, adding that his party had also faced the consequences of PTI’s tenure in the province.

Addressing the younger participants, he said a large number of attendees belonged to the youth and questioned what the previous government had delivered for them during its 14 years in power.

PML-N leader Sardar Shahjahan Yousaf and other party leaders were also present on the occasion.