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Sunday, April 15, 2012
Opponents of Seraiki province want to oust me: GilaniALI PUR: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Saturday said making a Seraiki province is the only solution to the problems, difficulties and sufferings of the people of southern Punjab.
He was addressing a public meeting after inaugurating gas supply scheme in the area. Gilani said, “I promise you to make Seraiki province as it is your right.”
Gilani said, “Seraiki province is the only solution to the problems being faced by the people of the areas as you will have your own assembly, chief minister and courts.”
“I promise you, promise on behalf of President Asif Ali Zardari, who is also in Multan today that your rights will be fulfilled as it is the wish of all the people of the area to make this Seraiki province.”
He said the government won the Senate elections and President Zardari made history by addressing the fifth consecutive joint session of the parliament.
He said, “Some elements are against us because they knew that if we will remain in the government we will take the decision to form Seraiki province.”
“We have very strong relations with you due to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto who scarified their lives for the rights of the people,” he added.
The PM said Zulfikar Ali Bhutto gave self-respect, honour, dignity and voice to the masses. “I was given offers and even offered to become prime minister when I was in jail and told that neither Benazir Bhutto nor Nawaz Sharif will come back, but I refused those offers,” he added. app
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk