Pakistan

MPA rubs mud over his face in protest

The demonstration was staged by residents to protest the accumulation of contaminated water from the nearby factories.

Express August 18, 2010

FAISALABAD: Local PML- N leader and MPA Khalid Imtiaz, during a protest against poor drainage system, rubbed mud all over his face.

The demonstration was staged by residents of Allama Iqbal Colony, D-Type Colony, Mahala Korian and other areas to protest the accumulation of contaminated water, coming from the nearby factories, in the areas.

During the protest PML- N MPA Khalid Imtiaz rubbed mud all over his face and lay down on the road, saying “The WASA administration has taken no action although we have notified them about this many times.”

Imtiaz said that the contaminated water from the dyeing factories on Dagranwan Road and Odin Street threatened the residential areas.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 18^th, 2010.

COMMENTS (9)

Sidra | 14 years ago | Reply Hmm...,may be drama but it shows that this guy doesn't have a big ego and is willing to show solidarity with his constituents.

Arfan Ahmad | 14 years ago | Reply A protest in its true spirit recorded by honorable MPA,pronounced a real voice of general public raised against WASA and local Government.The entire community was indulged in a risk of severe disease and life,due to toxic sewerage water overflowed and being ignored by the above authorities since a long time.After such a protest the issue was really witnessed by me personally,resolved within 24hours,so its a blessing to have a such leaders who come forward in public interest and express their pains in open world.We really need such kind of leadership and its worthless of saying such an honorable act a DRAMA.We need to think out of box.

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rehman | 14 years ago | Reply OK as website words says Khalid imtiaz rubbed mud all over his face for protest with residents ;;;i think this is a brave step from the politics and we have to support this kind of politician,s we have to encourage not degrade them ,or, him actually we need this kind of person,s

rehman | 14 years ago | Reply OK as website words says khalid imtiaz rubbed mud all over his face for protest with residents ;;;i think this is a brave step from the politics and we have to suport this kind of politition,s we have to encourage not degrade them ,or, him actually we need this kind of person,s

Waqas Bhatti | 14 years ago | Reply @Pervez: one should definitely resign if he/she is ineffective but over here, its WASA's job to act on this matter. So in short, its WASA who is ineffective here not this MPA who is doing his job by raising the issue. NOTE: Brain & Tongue should be used together.

Nayab | 14 years ago | Reply Well yes WASA is under the control of Provincial Government so Shehbaz Sharif should take serious notice of this issue.Children are dying of gastro n diarrhea because of toxic fumes from the factory,contaminated water and poor sewerage system. @Parvez brother if these public representatives dont do anything we hold them responsible for not listening to people n not helping them and if they try to do something we say that its drama.I think we should have a positive thinking and atleast give them a chance to do something for poor.

Wazah | 14 years ago | Reply @parvez guyz like u r drama.ppl like u will walk in protests eg da judge's protest n will support every damn thing bt if sme individual is protesting thn ur say he a drama.......

Tanzeel | 14 years ago | Reply WASA Admin works under Punjab Government, Shehbaz Shareef should be held accountable for this.

parvez | 14 years ago | Reply , this guy is just " drama ". If he feels he is ineffective,which he is, he should step down and allow someone else to fix matters.

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