Amendment through fake Parliament is injustice: Maulana Fazlur Rehman

The newly elected Ameer (leader) of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), Maulana Fazlur Rehman, has stated that JUI, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are drafting a proposal.

He emphasized that elections should be held, and amendments should be made by representatives of the people. He expressed a desire for the amendment to be made through consensus.

Speaking at a press conference after being elected unopposed as the Ameer in JUI’s intra-party elections, Maulana Fazlur Rehman explained that JUI conducts membership drives every five years, followed by elections.

The final phase of organizational restructuring has been completed, with both the President and General Secretary elected unopposed.

The JUI leader remarked that JUI has made it clear that even if mandates are stolen a thousand times, they remain with the people.

He further added that Parliament does not have the authority to make such a significant amendment, stating that amendments cannot be passed through a fake parliament, calling it an injustice.

He stressed that amendments should not be made based on individual personalities.

He claimed that neither the central nor provincial governments represent the people, asserting that both are illegitimate.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman called for reforms in the judiciary, advocating for the establishment of a constitutional court to safeguard fundamental rights.

He reiterated that JUI, PPP, and PTI are drafting a proposal and are committed to bringing amendments through consensus.

He lamented the current state of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, saying that the province is burning. Tribal delegations from Kurram have approached JUI, claiming the situation was better before the merger.

He remarked that the people of FATA and Balochistan are oppressed, and lawlessness is rampant.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman disclosed that former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi had visited him and agreed to retract certain points, but under American pressure, the decision for the merger was made.

He termed the merger a form of oppression against the tribal people, who were promised 800 billion rupees but have not even received 100 billion.

The JUI chief dismissed Ali Amin’s statements as insignificant and criticized the Chief Minister for making immature remarks.

He condemned the prevention of public gatherings, asserting that PTI should be allowed to hold rallies.

He emphasized that while one party is present, the provincial government should refrain from intervening or instigating conflict between provinces.

Regarding the Middle East, Maulana Fazlur Rehman urged Arab nations to recognize that Israel seeks to escalate the war, warning that the flames could engulf the entire Arab world.

He concluded by lauding the Prime Minister’s speech at the United Nations, saying it proved Pakistan’s vitality.

He called for Pakistan and five other Islamic nations to unite on a common platform.