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There’s no room for politics of division in Sindh, says CM

By M. Waqar Bhatti
May 24, 2018

Censuring the proponents of Sindh’s division, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said on Wednesday that there is no room for such politics in Karachi any more.

Talking to the media at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), CM Shah said he has always promoted politics of brotherhood, fraternity, equality and humanity, but some people are seeking political mileage by fanning hate and division.

Addressing the advocates of a provincial split, the chief executive said that some people are attempting to reignite hate and division in the metropolis, but “that is history now”. “You destroyed this city, but we reconstructed it. You divided the people on linguistic and sectarian grounds, but we inculcated the spirit of fraternity in them. You destroyed the institutions, but we’re rebuilding them,” he said.

“That was your time, but this is our time. And our time is of prosperity and unity because we have restored peace in the city. Our time will last longer because we serve the people without discrimination. On top of that, people believe in us, so they are with us.” Shah said the people of Karachi are well educated and they know who feels their pain and who will lead them to development and prosperity.

“Those who were trying to divide Sindh now stand divided themselves. Sindh is our motherland, and no one, whether he is a Sindhi-speaking Sindhi or an Urdu-speaking Sindhi, will be allowed to split this land. No one can sell the narrative of hate and division in this province.”  

‘Plant more trees’

The chief executive visited the JPMC and different heatstroke centres set up across the city, where he found the arrangements to deal with the ongoing heatwave to his satisfaction. He, however, reiterated the importance of planting trees.

“The effects of climate change wouldn’t have been so severe if we hadn’t cut down so many trees in the city over the years,” lamented CM Shah. “Fortunately, no one died due to heatstroke in the past four days, although a few people suffering heat exhaustion reported daily at the JPMC in the past three or four days. I urge citizens to plant more trees.”

He was accompanied by provincial ministers Syed Nasir Shah and Saeed Ghani, Principal Secretary to CM Sohail Rajput and the city commissioner. The CM was informed by JPMC Executive Director Dr Seemin Jamali that the average of heat exhaustion patients was not more than four a day. Shah met patients, especially those who were brought with complaints of heat exhaustion, and assured them that they will receive proper treatment. He also met other patients in different wards and listened to the difficulties being faced by their attendants.

Talking about his visit across the city, he said he wanted to witness heatstroke centres set up by the district administration. “I’m satisfied that necessary facilities have been provided at the centres, and also met with the people present there to listen to their grievances,” said the CM.

“Our people are strong. They’re enjoying the fruit of peace that has been restored in the city, so they’re roaming freely,” he said in a lighter mood. The chief executive visited heatstroke centres established in the East and South districts, met with the people present at these camps and inquired about their health as well as the facilities at these centres.