Sindh Information Minister offers electoral showdown, hints judicial commission if needed
Karachi, Sindh – Web Desk: In a dramatic escalation over the Gul Plaza tragedy, Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon challenged MQM leader Farooq Sattar to resign and contest elections head-to-head, asserting the will of the people through genuine mandates.
Speaking to a private news channel, Memon criticized Sattar’s claims and called his leadership and political tactics “contradictory and misguided.” He highlighted that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) came to power on a legitimate public mandate, contrasting it with Sattar’s “alleged fake mandate” and previous controversies surrounding the MQM.
“If Farooq Sattar wants a contest, I will resign too, and then we’ll see who the people choose,” Memon stated. He emphasized that governance and security measures are being administered according to legal protocols and not at the behest of MQM demands. “We will not provide police or security on his dictates. Those eligible already have protection,” he added.
Regarding the Gul Plaza investigation, the minister assured that forensic work is progressing rapidly. “Forensic experts from Punjab have been brought in to ensure a comprehensive and transparent report,” Memon said. “If gaps or discrepancies are found, a judicial commission will be constituted to ensure justice for the victims.”
The minister also addressed the ongoing tensions between MQM leaders and the Sindh government, stating that Sattar’s public statements are inconsistent. “One day he says one thing, the next day another. Their claims should not be taken seriously,” Memon remarked.
Memon reiterated that the PPP government is committed to transparency and accountability while highlighting that security, public welfare, and investigations are proceeding on lawful and ethical grounds. “We follow our own timetable, not dictated by MQM’s political theatrics,” he said.
This latest exchange marks another high-profile confrontation between MQM and the Sindh provincial government, following public outcry over the Gul Plaza incident. The debate underscores the ongoing political friction in Karachi, a city central to Sindh’s governance and law enforcement challenges.
