Saturday, May 8, 2010

MQM READY TO QUIT COALITION: ALTAF HUSSAIN

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has reacted strongly to the statement of Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani about divisions of Hyderabad district.  MQM chief said we were ready if Pakistan People’s Party wanted to break the coalition.

He was of the that PM issued this statement to woo landlords but people of Hyderabad would not accept this decision.

MQM never adopted policy of confrontation and has always strengthened PPP’s hands for the sake of democracy. PPP ministers should stop passing controversial comments and our support to democracy must not be considered our weakness, Altaf Hussain warned.


RESTORATION OF PREVIOUS STATUS OF HYDERABAD
LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain Saturday said attempts are being made to disrupt the reconciliatory atmosphere of Sindh, urging the President and Prime Minister to take note of the statements being issued by PPP leaders.

Altaf Hussain, during his address at the meeting of MQM Rabitta Committee, reacted strongly to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani’s statement made in Hyderabad.

“Such an announcement made without consulting MQM is heart-breaking,” he protested, asking Hyderabad citizens not to feel alone.

He said MQM never spoke for Karachi province but PPP ministers are spreading confusion. They are against PPP-MQM coalition, he added.

KARACHI: Governor of Sindh Dr. Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan telephoned President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani over premier's remarks about division of Hyderabad Ditrict.

Gilani assured him that no decision in this regard would be taken without taking allies into confidence.

PM Gilani today termed as flawed the decision of dividing Hyderabad district and described it as detrimental to the interests of the citizens of the city. He was addressing the workers of Pakistan People's Party from Hyderabad Division here.

Meanwhile, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has reacted strongly to the statement. MQM leader Faisal Sabzwari reacted by saying, "We are not being treated as partners (of the government) but as opponents."

He said MQM will not accept any decision to restore previous status of Hyderabad as a single district. "Any such decision will trigger public protest," he warned.

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has reacted strongly to the statement of Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani in which he termed the creation of new districts in Hyderabad as a flawed decision.

MQM leader Faisal Sabzwari reacted by saying, “We are not being treated as partners (of the government) but as opponents.”

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