The MQM chief explained that members of Rabita Committee had caused him a lot of grief. They did not pay any heed to his advice or requests, made false promises and betrayed him. He further bemoaned mounting complaints from workers against members of Rabita Committee. In light of that, Altaf announced early on Sunday morning that he would step down as party chief and handed over all his responsibilities to the Rabita Committee.
But in the subsequent hours, that saw a large number of worried MQM supporters descend on the party's headquarters in Karachi where several Rabita Committee members resigned and handed all responsibility back to the party founder, Altaf consulted party workers via telephone.
However, on the insistence of MQM workers and supporters, Altaf withdrew his resignation.
Altaf said he does not want the RC, either in London nor in Karachi. "But the party cannot function without a structure."
He sought counsel of MQM workers, whether he should give the RC one last chance, to which was met with loud 'no' from the workers. Some suggest that the old members, who had been removed from the RC previously, should be brought back.
Altaf proposed whether members of election cell should interview candidates of good character, proposed from every sector, and then include them in the Rabita Committee. As these new members are added, those members who had were causing the MQM chief grief, would be let go.
But workers asked Altaf to immediately remove those members from Rabita Committee who had caused him grief.
After exchanging proposals on how to reform the Rabita Committee, he sought some time from MQM workers to fine tune a formula to reform Rabita Committee.
"We have to check which elements have managed to infiltrate our ranks who are causing conflict between Shia and Sunnis. Once they are found then they will be dealt with as per the courts of heaven and of earth."
Altaf angry at MQM leaders for not heeding his advice, requests
Earlier, Altaf announced that he was handing all of his responsibilities to the Rabita Committee, who would be empowered to choose a new leader in his stead.
"Despite my multiple requests, Rabita Committee leaders did not change its attitude. They were adamant whether due to their stubbornness or ego, and only cared for themselves in their feudal and kingly ways," Altaf lamented.
"I am tired of advising, making requests, but they were all ignored."
Altaf added that he knew of a faction within the party which had celebrated the arrest of the party chief in England.
However, Altaf said that till he lived, he will keep on fighting for their rights and the truth.
"I hand over all my responsibilities to the Rabita Committee with the condition that you run the party with complete honesty, sincerity, commitment and wisdom."
He apologised to the people for mistakes that he had made and that he had failed to take workers to their promised destination.
Altaf said Rabita Committee can choose a new, suitable leader in his stead.
The party chief, in a veiled reference to the protests in Islamabad further complained that there is one law for his political party, and a separate law for everyone else. The party supremo added that if he and his supporters had marched in to the red zone, they would have been welcomed with bullets, if he would have asked his workers to rough up police officers, cases would have been lodged against him. "Those protesting in Islamabad are considered sons of the soil, while people like Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, Gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf, and myself are not."
Commenting on the treason case on Musharraf, the MQM chief said that if the former dictator is to be tried for treason, so should those who helped him, including the judges who took oath under the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) and all those lawyers who ran the movement to restore the judiciary.
MQM leader Faisal Sabzwari explained to Express News that the party chief was angry with party workers for their short comings, which had prompted the statement. Sabzwari added that this was a matter of great concern for them, however, they will always consider Altaf as the party chief.
Shortly after the announcement, a large number of MQM workers and members gathered at party headquarters nine-zero in Karachi and raised slogans in favour of Altaf Hussain.
MQM parliamentarians, workers resign
MQM Senators, MNAs and MPAs submitted their resignations to the Rabita Committee noting that if Altaf Hussain will not lead the party, then they do not wish remain members of parliament.
All members of Rabta Committee London have resigned from their posts as of now and have vowed to work as Karkuns of #OnlyAltafHussain
— Syed Ali Raza Abidi (@abidifactor) September 14, 2014
Along with the parliamentarians, MQM members of the Rabita Committee also resigned from the committee.
I am no more member of Rabita Committee of #MQM. If Altaf Bhai resigned then I can't remain the member of Rabita Committee#OnlyAltafHussain
— Mustafa Azizabadi (@azizabadi) September 14, 2014
#OnlyAltafHussain I have submitted my resignation as Member RC #Pakistan & it's a Amanat from QT #AltafHussain Bhai pic.twitter.com/Ermc44Wl8g
— Wasay Jalil (@WasayJalil) September 14, 2014
On September 4, the MQM chief had warned the Karachi Tanzeemi Committee to address grievances of workers, and on September 12, he dissolved the committee.
COMMENTS (65)
Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.
For more information, please see our Comments FAQ
@Muhammad Ebad: Did you actually call him an international leader? Surely you meant multinational leader, didn't you?
@Mehran Soomro: then why did honourable sons demanded division of the subcontinent
I wonder why enemies of the state or the innocent people live longer..such dramabaaz people
Dear Quaid when will You and Your "Soldiers" do something about the city of Karachi that has been plundered and destroyed mercilessly and massively during the six year joint rule of your "movement" and Wadera Corruption Party ??
“Those protesting in Islamabad are considered sons of the soil, while people like Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, Gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf, and myself are not.”
Just look at the way this man is igniting ethnic hatred once again. I am also an Urdu Speaking but support PTI, and what about Arif Alvi then? This all just shows that how low Altaf Hussain can stoop when ignored for few days or weeks. He can resort to ethnic hare-mongering whenever it fits his needs, despite the fact that there's a huge population of Urdu Speakings who detest his way of politics.
Altaf bhai who discraced Dr khan he was Gen Mush and and we love Dr khan he lives in our heart and dont misguid the innocent peoples of karachi and stop getting bhatta money and we are waiting IK to get govt and straight up this country soon.
Altaf Hussain uses his own people to refuel his ego. What a pity?
3rd time writing and hope I am not ignored now. Altaf Hussain claims that he wanted to quit MQM and wished that someone else be picked up as his replacement but masses did not accept and wished that he should continue heading MQM. Altaf is nothing but a classical and typical drama where all the obligations and roles required in any drama for that ,matter rest with Altaf himself. He is script writer + director + producer + actor + hero + heroine which is very much unprecedented in any case. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi / Former Diplomat / Kuwait / zaidiformerdiplomat@hotmail.com
Altaf Bhai says, he is son of Sindh, to me an honorable son wont dare to ask the division of motherland. Altaf Bhai has tried to create ethic rifts in already fragile Pakistan. He has hurt millions of Sindhis. We condemn it and demand his apology.
this party is at verge of collapse due to long absence of Altaf Hussain and constantly changing stance on marches and dharnas,NS"s money game has spoiled MQM too.
Altaf Bhai grip loosening on MQM law makers
@Naeem Khan: "What is the matter with this guy, needs attention every now and then...."
For a second I thought you were talking about Imran Khan.
We knew it before.
What is the matter with this guy, needs attention every now and then. One of these days his party might surprise him and say OK, we had enough of you and your shenanigans.
I am sorry for MQM people who have to bow their heads even they know it is drama.
Another joke of the day! Altaf is a big drama. He usually plays with his members & supporters like a kid to resign from the post of Chief & after few hours revert back his decision. A leader is one who makes decision that can never be reverted back but people of Pakistan know Altaf Hussain about his drama to guess the current strength in Karachi.
This Isteefa is dhandelebaazi!
And the Oscar goes to..... Hilarious comedy!!63
Altaf Bhai. have a mercy on us.....your party workers. you have no right to keep humiliating us in this manner. We have become laughing stock. Every time you announce 'ISTEEFA' even small children now know what will happen next!! Let RC tell you that Your 'ISTEEFA is now becoming fable and will surely be written in the comic history of politics.
@AVPMPolpot: sorry NS cant do an ALTAAF, doing Altaaf needs a dedicated following, which NS do not have , he just have pots of monies , to suport his leadership
@Wali: Best comment..
I didn't see this coming.. :)
This guy is having fun......and his party workers are playing along as they know the script by heart.
Good work uncle, otherwise will missed u.
Altaf's fortnightly resignation ritual continues....
We all know what the word "insistence" means in MQM.
Thank you for every thing Altaf Bhia. We love you and this nation needs an international leader like you. You live in hearts of people and we have 100% confidence in you> Please keep leading us and save us from racist feudal lords of this country.
ROFLOL.
And the Epic Drama Continues.....
Altaf Bhai we are with you Aap jesa koi leader nahi hey Pakistan men AAP NAHIN TO HUM BHI NAHIN. . . LONG LIVE ALTAF BHAI
Nauseating
This guy and his statements makes me laugh. I hope MQM forgives me for that. Kheekhekhe. Oh sorry altaf bhai. khekhe...
Maybe NS should do an Altaf ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Resign and then withdraw under overwhelming public demand.
Well I may not agree with whatever he says and whatever he do, but I will agree to what he meant by saying;
"The party chief further complained that the government has one law for his political party, and a separate law for everyone else. The party supremo added that if he and his supporters had marched in to the red zone, they would have been welcomed with bullets. “Those protesting in Islamabad are considered sons of the soil, while people like Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, Gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf, and myself are not.”
Being a karaciite I know the double standards of our elected governments. The current IG of Punjab when appointed in Islamabad in order to pursue an operation against PTI and PAT's workers, as alleged by Imran khan, everyone is criticizing the government for such an action, whereas when he was doing the same in Karachi or mainly MQM workers nobody was bothered, i am unable to understand these double standards.
Here in India we call this "drama".
The MQM has become a political gymnasium. The Rabita Committee unlike PTI, is losing direction. The party requires an ideologue to set it right. The past five years have also taken their toll and these developments are weakening the party structure. Be careful...PTI's stature is looming over the horizon. Salams
The never ending Topi Drama...
nai bhaiiii..naiiiiiiiiiii.. lol
Playing Ping Pong !!!
Come up witg something new bhai... This drama is expired
we are with you altaf bhai
Lol. Its so funny to follow this party. Give resignations, take back the next day. Call for bori of the English queen. then retrace by saying the party chief was making ppl laugh. Call IK all dirty stuff, and then shake his hand. No wonder all great comedians we produced had links to Karachi.
Rabbta Committee and all MPs and MNAs get respect due to Altaf Bhai, but they live as if they were kings, life full of luxuries and ego. Some are sleeping agents within party, beware Altaf Bhai.
And Altaf Bhai is chain of brotherhood between old and new Sindhis and all Pakistanis. But some people within MQM donot work at all for the development and unity of urban and rural Sindh, they dont go out and work for people. Whole Sindh is praying for Altaf Bhai and we pray that one day Altaf Bhai will come back and we will do Grand Jalsa at Shah Latif's Tomb. Jeay Sindh, Jeay Altaf Bhai and Jeay Pakistan.
Ladies and Gentlemen!!! Here we have Altaf Hussain again with the new episode of MQM's comedy drama serial "Rabita Committee"...I hope you enjoy it and in case if you are busy in dharnas it will be repeated in due course :D
Will the MQM supporters pressurize Altaf Hussain..to take the resignation back? Will Altaf Hussain become the party chief again? Will Karachi shut down? Will this drama ever finish? ;) ;) ;)
Good news for the nation.
"However, the Altaf said that till he is alive, he will keep on fighting for rights and the truth."
What is 'the' Altaf? :-) Web desk, please edit.
Now another jalsa another speech another request another allegiance to AH. Tomorrow he will be threatning the government and life goes on.
Another Drama
Maybe a new leadership will come that will help overcome the problems of People in Karachi more effectively . Old has to give way to the better if human beings are to survive. New , however , should not be the characters like that in PTi , as there is no room for anymore charlatans in Pakistan
Please let him go. There is a lot of potential in the community to handle the situation.
Thanks God!!! Thank You Altaf. MQM Please choose a decent leader
So the army and. Para military. Forces win a per their plan. Good news for people.
Ye subah subah kia shubh khaber mil gyi bhai? Somebody had a rocking high weekend indeed :P
Good riddance- BUT he has 'resigned' before as well and then returned. Of course what's more important is that MQM stops permanently it's threats and mafia like activities, with or without Altaf Hussain.
I resign as MQM chief. Altaf bhai please don't leave us. Ok, if you say, I take this responsibility. Drama ended. This drama is most repeated one in this world.
Altaf bhai's drama tactics are legendary. If he had stayed back in india, he would have been a highly acclaimed character actor. Now he has stepped down and within a few days he will step up again. Want to bet?
jeez, not this again!!! what a drama queen!
And the drama continues.......