Raja Muhammad Afzal Khan with his two sons announcing their joining PPP during a news conference at the PPP media cell. PHOTO: APP/FILE
Asad, an MNA of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) from Jehlum, had joined the PPP in January.
He claimed that he decided to join PPP to help his region, but promises were not kept. Hence, after discussing the matter with close acquaintances he decided to quit the ruling party and take part in the elections independently.
Earlier, Raja Afzal, Asad’s father, was a strong politician of the PML-N in central Punjab.
His differences with the PML-N started in the recent by-election for provincial assembly seat in Jhelum (PP 26) which fell vacant after the disqualification of PML-N’s MPA Chaudhry Nadeem Khadim.
Eventually he, along with his two sons – Raja Muhammad Safdar and Raja Muhammad Asad – joined the PPP.
Raja family had claimed that Malik Riaz was instrumental in convincing them to join the PPP because the Rajas were feeling disillusioned after they fell out of favour with the Sharif family.
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I think raja sahib lives in a fool's world. Has zardari ever kept his promise.
Malik Riaz seems to be doing the bidding for PPP ...
Shame on him!!!
Ditching one party for monetary benefits does not work every time. Raja family has lost its credibility among the people of Jhelum.
Those who left PMLN will be really in in two mind, bcz Green Revolution is Pakistan's Destiny.
promises were not kept in just 1 month :D, lol and that too for the region. at least be honest that you have been jumping around parties for ticket.
Again ticket game.