Marriyum's beheading comment sparks uproar

A recent statement made by PML-N Secretary Information Marriyum Aurangzeb sparked outrage and condemnation on social media, with users urging the need to avoid divisive rhetoric in an already heated political landscape.

Marriyum, during a press conference, said such anarchist, a reference PML-N leaders have repeatedly used for PTI founder Imran Khan, and other such anarchists should have been beheaded in 2014 when they staged a marathon sit-in in Islamabad in an attempt to topple a PML-N led government.

Kamran Yousaf, a senior journalist, took to social media to express his dismay over Marriyum's statement, emphasizing that violent rhetoric has no place in political discourse. He urged individuals to express their opinions without resorting to such inflammatory language.

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Imran Afzal Raja, a social media commentator, denounced the remarks, labeling the PML-N as a "terrorist party" and questioning the morality of advocating violence against political opponents.

Mehr Tarar, a senior journalist, condemned the PML-N's leadership for promoting a narrative of "brutal vengeance." She asserted that such rhetoric represented a moral and political defeat for the party, emphasizing the need for constructive dialogue and engagement.

International voices also weighed in on the controversy, with Ryan Grim, an American journalist, highlighting the alarming nature of the comments. He emphasized the need for political parties to refrain from inciting violence and instead focus on constructive policy solutions.

Virk Shahzaib, echoing the sentiments of many, expressed shock and disbelief at Marriyum's call for violence, describing it as criminal and dangerous.