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The PML-N on Friday saw a dramatic victory against the PTI that few had predicted in the Punjab chief minister’s election. Warmed in the nick of time by a letter from PML-Q head Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain — instructing his MPAs to vote for PML-N’s candidate — Hamza Shehbaz was declared a victor.
But after the lawyer representing the deputy speaker of the provincial assembly could not satisfy the bench over the ruling, the Supreme Court directed that Hamza Shehbaz would remain a ‘trustee’ chief minister of Punjab till the next date of hearing -- July 25 (Monday). The top court also directed that Hamza would neither use his powers for political gain, nor take major initiatives or decisions until then.
The victory and following decision, however, thrusted Pakistani Twitter into a frenzy as users typed away their frustration. Celebrities also expressed their disapproval of how things transpired.
"Shocked and disgusted!" Farhan Saeed lashed out on the microblogging site, "It’s not about supporting any particular party, how can you challenge nations verdict again and again? This isn’t politics if whoever is taking pride in it. Elections literally mean people elect. All I know is, this will further finish PDM," the actor and singer added. While Mawra Hocane likened the elections to a circus. "Such a circus [these] elections," she wrote.
Shocked and disgusted!
— Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) July 22, 2022
It’s not about supporting any particular party, how can you challenge nations verdict again and again. This isn’t politics if whoever is taking pride in it. Elections literally mean ppl elect. All I know is, this will further finish Pdm #punjabelections
such a circus 🎪 #elections
— MAWRA HOCANE (Hussain) (@MawraHocane) July 22, 2022
Adamant, veteran actor Samina Peerzada chimed in, "We have also decided that we will fight the democratic war until the republic wins."
ہم نے بھی ٹھان لی ہے ہم بھی جمہوری جنگ لڑیں گے جب تک جمہور جیت نہیں جاتی
— Samina Peerzada (@SaminaSays) July 23, 2022
Actor Shagufta Ejaz shared a video asserting that the "public's mandate has been stolen" and she, alongside all Pakistanis, condemn it. "We strongly condemn how the voting process was let down. The awaam's mandate has been stolen. We will not let this happen. All eyes are on the supreme court now and we are waiting for a fair decision."
Actor Aijaz Aslam, on the other hand, maintains that all political forces need to unite as opposed to bicker over who gets to be in charge. Taking to Twitter on Monday, he wrote, "Request to all the politicians, please unite for the country for once. Every day we see press conferences of personalised attacks on each other. Can we work in unity to stabilize the institutions and economy which is in a free fall state? All the parties are fighting for power only!"
Request to all the politicians 🙏🏼 please unite for the country for once,everyday we see press conferences of personalized attacks on each other,can we work in unity to stabilize the institutions & economy which is in free fall state,all the parties are fighting for power only pic.twitter.com/dB68xLcbBB
— aijaz aslam (@aijazz7) July 25, 2022
Many, albeit, have been sharing memes to convey comically the events of Saturday.
Chaudhry Shujaat to Pervaiz Elahi: pic.twitter.com/1Bul6Hu9aG
— Shehzad Ghias Shaikh (@Shehzad89) July 22, 2022
Pervaiz Ilahi situation right now 😀😂#PervaizElahi pic.twitter.com/6hBmlfzBCw
— waqaralijatoi786 (@waqaralijatoi11) July 23, 2022
Several users continue to take a dig at Hamza Shehbaz.
Hamza shehbaz right now: pic.twitter.com/x4JG9Pdhnb
— ZEESHAN (@ItsMeeZeee) July 23, 2022
Hamza Shehbaz rn pic.twitter.com/QTxrFsIQ86
— BUNTY. (@atang_waddi) July 23, 2022
PML N celebrating hamza shehbaz being CM punjab for 8 hours and 30 mins. But what the hell is this?? 😂😂
— Saith Abdullah (@SaithAbdullah99) July 23, 2022
pic.twitter.com/OHR40RDYc8
Banday ki kismat buri ho magar Hamza Shehbaz jesi na ho. pic.twitter.com/5FT2Grwkd3
— Gul-e-Khansha. (@Khaaksaar__k) July 23, 2022
Hamza shehbaz spending his last night in CM punjab house. pic.twitter.com/gjKqdXIvlE
— Saith Abdullah (@SaithAbdullah99) July 21, 2022
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