The Sajjada Nashin of Dargah Pir Zakri, Syed Munir Shah Zakri, while speaking to the media in Sakrand,
Sakrand By: Raj Kumar Oad
The Sajjada Nashin of Dargah Pir Zakri, Syed Munir Shah Zakri, while speaking to the media in Sakrand, stated that those who grant power and positions here also know how to take them back. Therefore, in his opinion, the rumor being spread about President Asif Ali Zardari’s removal holds no truth. However, regarding the discussion around the 27th constitutional amendment, it is possible that certain clauses are included to exert pressure. In Pakistan, it is a tested tactic to spread such narratives in order to bring someone on board with a specific agenda. History, he said, is repeating itself.
He mentioned that back in 1934, a “Sindh Peoples Party” was also formed, in which Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto was the president and Sain G.M. Syed was the joint secretary. Now, 91 years later, once again a “grandson” (Zulfiqar Bhutto Jr.) and a “great-grandson” (Sain Zain Shah) are considering joining hands in politics. Previously, when both were part of the same party, they couldn’t stay together for even a year. Now let’s see how long they can stay united while leading separate parties.
As for the statements being issued by spokespersons of the Sindh Government, it seems they are feeling the pressure. They may give examples of Murtaza Bhutto, but they must understand that times have changed.
In the current situation of Pakistan, electoral or parliamentary politics cannot be conducted on the basis of ideology. Any individual or party claiming otherwise is not being truthful. Today’s electoral politics is more about struggling for a share in power than any ideological commitment. From the bottom to the top of society, everyone is part of a race to move ahead through corruption. Some succeed in this race, while those who fail resort to cursing the successful.
Electoral politicians now practice only that kind of politics which is “marketable.” The common man is satisfied merely if his elected representatives or party leaders attend his events. Our representatives, Masha Allah, attend everything — weddings, feasts, birth celebrations, condolence meetings, even funeral prayers. These days, they don’t even spare religious gatherings, charity events, or shrine festivals.
As for public issues, they continue as they are. Development projects are ongoing. Officers and contractors are their own people — they are building roads and structures. Jobs are available “in the market.” As for corruption, institutional decay, or the progress or decline of Sindh — what do ordinary people have to do with that.
