PPP insiders decry Kundi's action | The Express Tribune
Key Takeaways
- Senior PPP leaders are deeply disappointed with Governor K-P Faisal Kareem Kundi for obstructing CM Ali Amin Gandapur's resignation process.
- The obstruction involved multiple procedural excuses, including objections to typed versus handwritten resignation letters and signature verification.
- Party members feel these actions damage the PPP's credibility and democratic image, making them appear as pawns of the establishment.
- While older leaders expressed moral distress over compromising principles, younger leaders prioritized maintaining favor with the establishment for future political gains, such as in AJK.
- Senior leader Qamar Zaman Kaira acknowledged that the controversy surrounding the oath/resignation process was in bad taste and should not have occurred.
Senior leaders within the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have voiced profound disappointment regarding the actions of Governor K-P Faisal Kareem Kundi, who allegedly attempted to obstruct the resignation process of outgoing Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur through various procedural objections. These maneuvers, perceived as serving "establishment-driven objectives," have led senior figures to lament that the party, once seen as a champion of democracy, is now viewed merely as a pawn on the establishment's chessboard. The governor's objections ranged from the resignation being computer-typed to issues with signatures and even citing unavailability on non-working days. While some long-time members felt the "mockery of law" was soul-shattering, reflecting poorly on the party's legacy, others adopted a more pragmatic stance. Younger leaders acknowledged the internal unease but suggested that maintaining favor with the establishment was crucial for anticipated future benefits, such as the potential formation of a government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Senior leader Qamar Zaman Kaira eventually admitted that the controversy surrounding the oath was in bad taste and should have been avoided.
