Reacting to the Punjab information minister’s press conference, Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information and Transport & Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon on Monday said that politicising the suffering of flood victims is not only regrettable but also deeply shameful.
A statement quoted Memon as saying their demand is clear and straightforward: provide real help to flood victims instead of making statements and taking pictures.
He said the people of South Punjab are appealing to their government, but its priorities seem limited to photo sessions and showing off. “Please put the cameras aside, and reach out to help the flood victims.”
He also said that no house is being built in Punjab, nor are flood victims receiving solar panels — only speeches are being made. “The Sindh government is constructing 2.1 million houses, and providing solar panels to affected families,” he pointed out.
“Our work embarrasses them. We don’t hand out Rs300 packets with our photos on them just to include Rs120 worth of chips and juice. That’s the clear difference between genuine public service and politics for show.”
Speaking about working on holidays, the minister said: “The nation is in distress, and we take a holiday? We don’t wait for holidays to serve the people. Whether it’s Sunday or any other day, we are always among the people, working to solve their problems.”
He added that the Punjab government should focus on healing the victims’ wounds. “The people of Punjab know that nothing real is being done in their name — only politics and photo sessions.”
