The ceremony began with oath taking ceremony to support Gaza (Palestine) to the fullest. The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, waved the Palestinian flag as he addressed a massive crowd at Lahore’s historic Minar-e-Pakistan. This event marked his return to Pakistan after four years of exile in the UK. He fervently called for the liberation of Palestine from Israel’s unlawful occupation.
Understanding the Jalsa from a Critic’s POV
Lahoriites were as unfamiliar with Lahore as can be. It felt more like a farewell from Lahore. Primarily for the reasons listed below.
Three Mistakes By PMLN Supremo:
- He should have remained within the party for an additional 7 to 8 months before departing.
- Not adhering to the stipulated 4-week period for his return has compromised his “Respect the Vote” stance.
- His tenure within the PDM lasted for 16 months.
Orange line and Metro train affectees were nonpresent. To be honest, all my political PMLN friends took it as a barometer for a revival and since bodies like MSF and YMT were in effect, it was more of an organizer jalsa from UC level to National Assembly constituent candidates. Also, in the aftermath, the mocking videos were from jaywalkers who traversed nearby in awe and desperation.
