5th PDM Rally marching forward, despite blockades

Lahore, 30th November: The 5th rally of the PDM is marching forward to its destination despite road blockade and barriers.

As per reports from Dawn News, the fifth power show of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is underway at Multan’s Ghanta Ghar Chowk after days of conflict between the administration and opposition workers for holding a rally despite the rise in coronavirus cases in the country.

Reportedly, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz and PPP’s Aseefa Bhutto Zardari have arrived at the venue along with their supporters. Fazlur Rehman and Aseefa are seated on top of different containers, while Maryam is still in her car.

Today’s gathering is being attended by PDM leadership including JUI-F chief Rehman, Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party’s Mehmood Khan Achakzai as well as Maryam and leaders of other parties.

PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will not attend today’s gathering as he is self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19. His sister, Aseefa, is attending and will address the public meeting in his place.

PTI’s government is so threaten by PPPs upcoming foundation day in Multan, Punjab. They yet again attacked & arrested our workers including @KasimGillani. We will host PDM on Nov 30 come what may. @AseefaBZ will be reaching to represent me. #JalsaTouHoga

— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) November 28, 2020

Speaking to workers Aseefa urged all supporters of the party to reach the gathering.

Meanwhile, Rehman could be seen sitting on top of a container, surrounded by other party leaders and supporters as he inspected the large gathering at Multan’s Ghanta Ghar Chowk.

While speaking to the media earlier today, Maryam Nawaz said that she would have delayed her political activities for a few more days to grieve her grandmother, who was laid to rest in Lahore on Saturday, but the government’s brutality against PDM workers was pulling her towards Multan.

“Is corona only spreading through opposition’s gatherings?” she asked.

“This rally has succeeded before it has even started,” Maryam claimed, adding, “every container placed along the venue’s route, every check-post and all the arrests that are being made are a reflection of their (government) fear”.

“Whether this rally is held inside the stadium or outside, or on any road in Multan — God willing it will take place,” Maryam said.

Although the administration removed blockades along routes leading to the venue at Qila Kohna Qasim Bagh Stadium, some roads still remained blocked owing to follow the SOPs regarding the coronavirus outrage.

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