19th September 2014 marks the 35th day of the historical revolutionary sit-in and was initiated by patron-in-chief of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) by his keynote address. This began with informing the peaceful protestors that the influence of the revolutionary movement has rippled across the country as today, and his become inherent, if not inevitable as a rally organised by the PML-N resounded with the slogans of “Go Nawaz Go”.
The PAT chief congratulated the participants of the revolutionary sit-in, further stating that the ongoing struggle for a populist socio-economic uprising had heralded a national awakening in the country and how the PAT would be remembered as having pioneered this initiative.
In discussing the contributions of Mao Tse-tung, one the greatest revolutionaries of modern times, Dr Qadri explained how Mao’s theory and practice against Opium addiction liberated the people of China. Dr Qadri thus expounded that Mao focused on the theoretical, organisational and practical methodologies in order to ensure that the People’s Revolution was effectively tackling problems in China and benefitting the masses at grassroots level.
Furthermore, in rebuttal of false allegations against the PAT propagated by Federal Minister Khwaja Saad Rafique on national television, Dr Qadri clarified that his political party had never received fundings from any internal or external agencies. Dr Qadri further reiterated that the ruling elite should authorise a law which awards capital punishment for any political party which is foreign-funded, stating that he would be the first to accept scrutiny and investigation in this regard. Expounding further, Dr Qadri challenged the ruling elite and stated that the Parliament should also validate capital punishment for parliamentarians who have been engaged in corrupt practices. Dr Qadri stated that this challenge would likely be rejected by the incumbent politicians as countless parliamentarians have been exposed for their unconstitutional practices of law-breaking, tax evading and possessing fake degrees rendering their seat within the national assembly as unjust and a crime against the entire nation.
In elucidating the educational priority of the revolutionary movement, Dr Qadri proudly detailed the transformation
of Constitution Avenue to an education city, a home away from home, as PAT protestors have organised classes for thousands of young men, women and children. Dr Qadri strongly condemned the governments incompetence’s as the federal authorities have shut down hundreds of schools in Islamabad and Rawalpindi under the pretext of political disruption; approximately 30,000 young children have been prevented from gaining an education. Dr Qadri vehemently stated that an education board has been established within the march in which fifty-one teachers are running the schooling system, most of whom are Phd, MPhil and MA holders in the revolutionary sit-in.
Moreover, seven schools have been opened and thousands of young men, women and children have free access to the highest standards of education. Dr Qadri further revealed that 132 pupils at the revolutionary sit-in were preparing for their matriculate examinations. In stating this, Dr Qadri openly invited the thousands who were denied education in the Islamabad and Rawalpindi areas to join the schooling system in the sit-in, guaranteeing free provisions of stationary, books and other essentials.
Speaking about the joint parliamentary sessions, Dr Qadri stated that after convening joint sessions of the assembly for weeks, the incompetent Sharif had failed to rise above the petty political rivalries in Parliament as opposed to making determined efforts to solve the ongoing political dilemma within the country. National media recently exposed that an approximately 60,000,000 rupees had been spent per day on joint parliamentary sessions. Furthermore, Dr Qadri stated that the law and democracy had become dysfunctional in the country,
whilst the Constitution had been practically suspended by the ruling elite. Whilst it is possible for a gross amount of state funds to be spent on unimportant issues, the main concerns still remain unaddressed and unheard of, particularly on the parliament floor. The parliamentarians could easily agree to implement Article 38, promising food, housing, medical relief and necessary aids to the common man. Dr Qadri reaffirmed that if the parliamentarians agreed to instil the Constitution in letter and spirit, the sit-in would conclude and the masses could resume to their daily affairs. Such acts would have forced the sit-in to conclude, but no such initiative has been detected as of yet. Dr Qadri explained the simplicity of the demands of the masses, even if only Articles 37 and 38 were to be fulfilled, this ocean of people would have been satisfied but instead, thirty-five days later, the masses still remain in want of their basic human rights.
According to what looked like a prolonged battle between the Government and peaceful protestors, the pro-democracy protests continue manifesting excellent political conduct, remarkable resolve and fervour to the cause. The incumbent Government is clutching at its last straws trying to find all possible methods of sending the masses home. However it is clear that the masses have stood up for their rights and that they are prepared to change the destiny of every citizen of Pakistan, no matter how long it takes.
(Image of supporters of Dr Qadri’s populist socio-economic agenda participate in school in the revolutionary sit-ins)
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