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Imran's victory speech hailed as 'mature' and 'encouraging' by Twitterati

The PTI chief promised his rivals investigations of their choosing into the rigging allegations

News Desk July 26, 2018

Cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), gives a speech as he declares victory in the general election in Islamabad, in this still image from a July 26, 2018 handout video by PTI. PHOTO: REUTERS

The victory speech of Imran Khan, the prime minister-in-waiting, has been widely hailed as ‘mature’, ‘balanced’ and ‘encouraging’ by political commentators and analysts and the common public.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf defeated its main rivals, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan Peoples Party, convincingly in an election that all opposition allege have been rigged.

Imran, however, promised his rivals investigations of their choosing into the rigging allegations. Unlike his pre-election political rhetoric, Imran sounded conciliatory saying that there would be no political victimisation under his rule.

Imran Khan declares victory in elections, promises ‘Naya Pakistan’

Columnist and broadcast journalist wrote: "Imran Khan ticks all the right boxes during his first speech after winning the elections. Mature and on the dot."

Imran Khan ticks all the right boxes during his first speech after winning the elections. Mature and on the dot. #ElectionResults2018
— Ali Salman Alvi (@alisalmanalvi) July 26, 2018

Senior broadcast journalist praised Imran Khan for his first speech, saying he hopes the PTI chief would deliver on his promises.

Good first speech by Imran Khan. Let’s hope you are able to deliver on your promises. pic.twitter.com/qfnL99Ypuv
— Azhar Abbas (@AzharAbbas3) July 26, 2018

Political commentator Mosharraf Zaidi was specially impressed by Imran's overture to India in his victory speech.

Imran Khan says it is the Pakistani national interest and the betterment of South Asia to have friendship between India and Pakistan. He promises dialogue with India.

🇵🇰 🇮🇳

Bravo Kaptaan!
— Mosharraf Zaidi (@mosharrafzaidi) July 26, 2018

Only caught the end of the Imran Khan victory speech. Every word I heard was encouraging.

He was incredibly humble and conciliatory and thoughtful.

Well done, Imran Khan.
— Mosharraf Zaidi (@mosharrafzaidi) July 26, 2018

TV host Maria Memon called it "humble and inclusive" speech, saying that Imran Khan has grown into a "statesman".

Today Imran Khan has graduated from a politician to a Statesman. Very humbling & Inclusive speech!
— Maria Memon (@Maria_Memon) July 26, 2018

Newspaper columnist Mehr Tarar also said Imran has morphed into a statesman.

I just watched Imran Khan the politician become a statesman.
— Mehr Tarar (@MehrTarar) July 26, 2018

There is a peaceful, beautiful glow on Imran Khan's face.

It comes from a heart that is good, a mind that is clean, a soul that has triumphed over the material.

Imran Khan speaking as a PM-to-be of Pakistan is confident yet humble, stately yet real, and very very human.
— Mehr Tarar (@MehrTarar) July 26, 2018

TV talk show host Kashif Abbasi appreciated Imran's conciliatory tone towards his rivals in the victory speech.

What a good speech by imran Khan.. forget about the political rivalries,look ahead to solve the problems and best of all...lemme say as expected " jo halqa kaho ... khol doonga"
— Kashif Abbasi (@Kashifabbasiary) July 26, 2018

Broadcast journalist and TV anchor Moeed Pirzada called Imran's speech "amazingly fresh & original".

Imran Khan’s speech was amazingly fresh & original; after a long long time Pakistan has a leader who can speak his mind & lay out a vision without reading from a piece of paper & who is cognisant of internal & external challenges facing Pakistan 👍
— Moeed Pirzada (@MoeedNj) July 26, 2018

Journalist and news anchor Nazia Memon called it "impressive and mature speech".

Impressive and mature speech by Imran Khan “Our institutions will be stronger, everyone will be held accountable. First I will be subjected to accountability, then my ministers and so on".
— Dr. Nazia Memon (@NaziaMemon01) July 26, 2018

COMMENTS (9)

RA siddiqui | 6 years ago | Reply its a huge responsibility now on PM .saying is always too easy but performing the same is too difficult when huge no. of people are out there to oppose your every single good step towards betterment and turning it to other way giving false perceptions.I pray to Allah all mighty to help our new PM in his efforts to better Pakistan and give him success in every good, sincere deed that he wants to perform for his people

Zafar Ali | 6 years ago | Reply This is the best speech I have seen by a Pakistani politician in my lifetime.

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Azizul Falak | 6 years ago | Reply Years and decades of corruption cannot be resolved in days or even months; it's hardly been 24 hours since he pledged and promised the good for the Nation; I think he deserves a benefit of doubt, after all, the performance of Police, Health services , Education in KPK has no doubt improved, at least 10 universities have been erected, what more can be expected in meagre span of time during which his party has governed KPK. He even got hospitalized in local Hospital for the fall he took earlier, and not fled to London for treatment like the Shareefs.

Bunny Rabbit | 6 years ago | Reply I feel he deserves a chance to prove himself .

Karim | 6 years ago | Reply After a long long long time Pakistan founded a visionary leader, the leader who spent his 22 years of continuous struggled to educate every Pakistani about real politics, power of vote, value of vote, justice and corruption.He raised his voice against corruption and convinced the public to fight for justice, consequently the educated community stand with him and showed his commitment to make new Pakistan. Thank you Imran Khan for your commitment, sincerity and untiringly effort to reach on the stage. we are praying for your success and long life.

Agha Azhar | 6 years ago | Reply Great imran showed his class once again ,he is standing with nation and poor people of pakistan. Way he draws his road map and mind set toward development of the country is excellent. True statsman. God bless upon him.

Sennakot | 6 years ago | Reply IK will become a great leader of this nation

BrainBro | 6 years ago | Reply The governor house and the chief minister house in KPK are not universities or hotels. His fluffs would be evident in a few months.

Mohammad Nadeem | 6 years ago | Reply I would agree with Mehr Tarar as she has very nicely said " there is a peaceful, beautiful glow on Imran Khan's face. It comes from a heart that is good, a mind that is clean, a soul that has triumphed over the material". You have wrapped it will well, my friend. We overseas Pakistanis are with Imran Khan for his clear vision to build Pakistan as a strong state. With this in mind, let us help him to carry out his mission to fulfill his dream, our dream, for the prosperity of this country and for betterment of our next generations to come. The fate of this country will change if we all contribute in whatever way we can. Let us help our captain to make Pakistan stronger again!!

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