Awami Tahreek’s Central President Advocate Vasand Thari holds an emergency Press Conference in Mithi, announces Continuation of Peaceful Democratic Struggle against water Theft and Corporate Farming
Awami Tahreek’s Central President Advocate Vasand Thari holds an emergency Press Conference in Mithi, announces Continuation of Peaceful Democratic Struggle against water Theft and Corporate Farming
People of Sindh must not fall for false propaganda, the canal project still exists said Vasand Thari
Mithi/ Tharparkar (Press Release) The Central President of the Awami Tehreek Advocate Vasand Thari, addressed an emergency press conference at Hassan Pasayo Hall in Mithi, announcing the continuation of a peaceful democratic struggle against water theft and corporate farming. He said that the people of Sindh must not fall for false propaganda, the canal project still exists. The council of common interest (CCI) decision does not mention the words reject or cancel for the canals. In reality, the canal decision in the CCI has been made conditional to the CCI’s approval. The people of Sindh will never remain silent. We will fight until justice is served, Sindh’s resources are protected, and anti-people laws including Board of Amendment act 2023 and others are abolished.
He further added that the Awami Tehreek has warned from the beginning that if the canal issue goes to the CCI, Sindh will suffer – and that is exactly what has happened. As a committee formed by the CCI (Council of Common Interests) under the guise of ‘food security and environmental protection’ is actually promoting the interests of corporate encroachers. The composition of this committee remains ambiguous, raising serious concerns.
Vasand Thari stated that IRSA’s (Indus River System Authority) fake water availability certificates, based on manipulated data, must be immediately rejected. He demanded legal action under Article 6 of the Constitution against IRSA members for conspiring against the nation by approving fraudulent certificates, warning that such acts could instigate civil war and provoke inter-provincial conflict.
He added that Murad Ali Shah has betrayed the Sindhi people, just as he did with the fraudulent census that reduced Sindhis to a minority. The PPP has staged a drama of the CCI to sabotage Sindh’s peaceful resistance. The CCI’s structure is biased, with Punjab holding permanent majority control, marginalizing Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Sindh government must immediately revoke the illegal land allotment to Green Corporate Private Limited and redistribute these 52,713 acres to local landless farmers. The Board of Investment Amendment Act 2023, PECA Ordinance, and other black laws must be abolished. Institutions like SIFC (Special Investment Facilitation Council), which undermine democracy, should be dissolved.
The canal issue has become more dangerous. The PPP has again betrayed Sindh by not formally canceling the canals. Our struggle will continue until corporate farming and canals are eradicated. The Awami Tehreek and Sindhiyani Tehreek will continues protests, rallies, and a rally will be held today (April 29) in Tando Allahyar. Rallies will be held in Karachi, Thatta, Diplo, and Mirpur Khas on 1st May, followed by protest demonstrations in 2nd May: Dhahrki, 3rd May: Reti, 4th May: Darya Khan Mari, Naushahro Feroze District, 9th May: Baghan, Thatta, 10th May: Larkana, 11th May: Moro, and 18th May: Kandiaro. Separately, Sindhiani Tahreek will organize a province-wide whistle march from May 15 to June 15 to raise public awareness about the harmful impacts of corporate farming and the CCI’s (Council of Common Interests) controversial decision.
In addition, the Awami Tehreek and Sindhiani Tehreek will continue their full participation in the peaceful sit-in protest in Babarloi Hundreds of Awami Tehreek workers, including its Central Senior Vice President Noor Ahmed Katiar, Central General Secretary Advocate Sajid Hussain Mahesar, Sarwan Jatoi, Shamshad Bapar President of Sindhiani Tehreek’s Sukkur District, Advocate Rehana Baloch, along with hundreds of workers have been present since the first day, remain present today, and will continue to stay.
Advocate Thari praised lawyers, activists, farmers, and poets for their unwavering support in the struggle. The Awami Tehreek pledges unwavering solidarity with the leaders of the Babarloi sit-in protest,. Vasand Thari reaffirmed solidarity with leaders who stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Sindhi nation on the issues of corporate farming and canals. including Advocates Kazim Hussain Mahesar, Ayaz Chandio, Advocate Israr Chang, Advocate Athar Abbas Solangi, Advocate Rahib Malano,, Advocate Haseeb Panhwar, Advocate Syed Jafar Shah, Advocate Rahman Korai, Advocate Sarfaraz Maitlo, Advocate Ameer Azad Panhwar and others.
The press conference was also attended by Awami Tehreek’s central leaders, including Obhayo Junejo, Advocate Dayal Saharai, Advocate Devat Rai, AB Charo, and others.
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