A photo showing British Member of Parliament George Galloway during fourth Karachi Literature Festival. PHOTO: EXPRESS
KARACHI: The Bhutto name has been prominent in Pakistani politics, but British Member of Parliament George Galloway says, "Bourgeois Pakistanis hate the Bhuttos because they challenge the power of feudals in Pakistan."
Galloway lit a cigar on stage as he began his session, "In Conversation with George Galloway," on the second day of the fourth Karachi Literature Festival.
He supports the Bhutto family with full stride. He says he has been "with the Bhutto family since Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was hanged and will stay with them till [his] last breath."
Galloway, a staunch leftist politician, returned to Pakistan after 15 years. "The last time I was in Karachi, I was campaigning in Lyari under Benazir Bhutto," he said as he reminisced on his meeting with Alam Channa.
A firm enthusiast of Palestinian rights, Galloway said, "I don't know if I'll ever see a free Palestine, but I know my children will."
He also remarked that he dated a Palestinian girl who had an AK-47. "She has six kids now."
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I am a huge fan of George Galloway and he is a hero in our household. But, sadly, George is mistaken here. How can the Bhuttos 'challenge the feudals'; the Bhuttos themselves are some of the biggest feudals in Pakistan !!!
George, Sorry mate, disagree here. The bhuttos were a bunch of frauds, who used the slogan of "left wing/socialist" politics for their own gain. Look at their wealth today. Same can be said about the other side, Nawaz, used the slogan of being "conservative, free market, pro-business", whilst getting fat off corruption.
In England, Bhutto types are known as "champagne socialists"
Looking from the outside in. The only man who is competent enough to lead Pakistan to prosperity is Imran Khan.
Socialism isnt the answer in Pakistan imo. Corruption is too prevalent. Fiscal conservatism, Deal with security situation, with real ground roots local government and a rigorously tested, cost effective basic welfare service. Insaf research wing have done some great work in creating an open forum for people to give their opinions. They're well ahead of the curve.
Imran Khan is a bigger socialist than any Bhutto.
Also, Left/right doesnt mean anything with the main parties (PML-N, PPP).
Sirf Imran Khan. Dont listen to me, dont shoot him down before hes got the chance to get in. Just allow him to get in. The other ones have had their turn. SIMPLE AS THAT
Dear George: Are Bhuttos not feudal than most of the feudals? Their actions speak loudly about convictions. How long will they fool the poor, particularly in their constituencies which continue to be least developed in Pakistan? We are presently seeing worst performing government in the history of Pakistan in the name of Bhuttos.
Surely this person is mentally retarded, man Bhutto's themselves are One of the Feudals. Above all blood suckers of the poor people of Sind, now their arms spread to other parts of the country. Go back n protect your country, protect your people before they March on them as well.
Mr. Galloway, I'm not sure you've heard: the Bhuttos are the feudals.