Political aspirations: Bilawal pledges to take back Kashmir from India
Bilawal was speaking to party workers at the residence of former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani in Multan. “I will take back Kashmir, all of it, and I will not leave behind a single inch of it because, like the other provinces, it belongs to Pakistan.”
Referring to the ongoing sit-ins in Islamabad, the PPP patron-in-chief said, “Punjab is drowning in the floods and the enemies of Pakistan want to drown the country in Islamabad.” He urged political parties not to exploit ‘the miseries of the people’ by bringing politics into the issue of the floods. “The enemies of Pakistan have made a lie-making machine in Islamabad, which is sinking the truth in lies,” he added.
In a rousing speech that drew on the party’s ties with Punjab, Bilawal reiterated, “I received the love of this region as my inheritance and I will fight for the people of this province. There is only one party representing the people of Pakistan.” He added that he hoped the provincial and federal governments would assist the flood-affected people just as the PPP-led government did during its tenure.
He said that while the PPP had issues with the 2013 general elections, the party did not complain because it “believes in the dictum that democracy is the best revenge”.
Earlier, Bilawal was welcomed to Multan by former PM Gilani and the party’s senior vice president in Punjab Makhdoom Shahabuddin. He paid a visit to Head Muhammadwala dyke and met with those affected by the floods. He also met with victims in Muhammad Pur Ghota and near the Shershah dyke. He met with PPP workers and officials earlier in the day and expressed his resolve to ‘get back’ Punjab. He added that he plans to visit Lahore for an extensive trip next month in order to meet with party workers and sections of civil society.
Seven hundred police officials from three districts were called to Multan to provide security during the visit and special commandos of the Sindh police accompanied Bilawal from Karachi. Former PM Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Sherry Rehman and senior PPP leaders were also present during the visit.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 20th, 2014.
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sure we will InshaAllah, If there is still army deployed over their it means something is cooking inside. But we will reclaim it inch by inch.
In 1971 U tried for Kashmir , we created Bangladesh, next time u will try , we will create Baluchistan and may be sindhistan also
Politically immature trying overshadow Nawaj shrief ''s every year ritual of Kashmir speech at UN next week.
Why are they back ,not enough money in Swiss Banks ....?
I support Bilawal's assertion that Kashmir belongs to Pakistan. But the so called Kashmir is only about 20% in area. The rest 80% is Ladakh - a Buddhist majority region, and Jammu - a Hindu majority region. The State of Jammu & Kashmir should be split into three states: Kashmir, Jammu, and Ladakh.
@Ravi:
is it part of india , just read history.God bless us all.
@Aditya: pl. ask uno & read mr. nehru's comments on the matter. thanks& blessings
@Maheen: If such believes keep you happy, so be it. We understand intoxicated minds and that is one of the reason of we indians flocking your blogs.
@Syed Jalal Kashmiri: Hi, It is amazing to note the audacity to turn to be joked, and why don't you for a change write something rational bro. Human nature is to refine by every passing day to show others.
What you are doing will have a ripple effect on young minds.
Ok Chotta bacha Bilawal....You take Kashmir...and we take entire Pakistan....Simple....Problem Solved! :-)
Beginning of an end of his career. I thought senior Zaradari is guiding him, it his kiddo is out of his control too. Don't plan any travel plans to India u less you decide eat every word you uttered. You truly a novice.
if only waving arms in air making fiery speeches can make things happen, every one would have houses, food, and clothes on their back in Pakistan already.
Bilawal forgot that PPP just completed their 5 years of government and never raised voice for Kashmir. Its always very easy to raise such political slogans when one is not in power. Shame on Bilawal on lying with Pak nation. Go Zardari Go, Go Nawaz Go
"AICC Secretary Sanjay Nirupam also tweeted on the issue saying, “What 3 generations of Bhutto family couldn't achieve Shah Nawaz, Zulfikar Ali & Benazir Daydreaming @BBhuttoZardari promised (sic)!” Asking Bilawal to “shut up”, he further tweeted,
“India defeated Pakistan 4 times, In 48, 65, 71 & 99. Will make it 5/5, hope they remember this forever! #ShutUpBhutto”.
Bilawal, considered the ‘Gen-Next’ politician of Pakistan, had yesterday told his party’s workers in Multan in Pakistan’s Punjab that PPP would get Kashmir back from India. -
best one@Youth of Pakistan:
Kashmir is the unfinished project of Partition, and Kashmiris are hostages to a nation which hates us. We are still called Pakistanis by India, so why not make it official? As a Muslim nation, Kashmir is part of Pakistan, and we have much more in common with Pakistan than we will ever have with India. 67 years, and still we are seem as foreigners by Indians.
There is no doubt. Kashmiris are Pakistanis. You can't kick us from our ancestral land. Kashmir belongs to Kashmiris, not Indians from the south. If we want to be Pakistanis, it's our own choice.
Hi, I am an Indian and I suggest Pakistani Leaders to refrain from making people fool.Let's say you are very true with your agenda but even being true can't make you achieve this as India will not be keeping quiet, this will go down to war and am not sure you will win.Winning here does not mean only the winning of the physical frontier but taking the cognizance of the future losses as well.If you are really concerned about the people of Pakistan,then try to achieve them freedom from blood soaked corpse.Being an Indian even, it hurts me to see young child torn apart in the bomb blast who was yet to know how beautiful his or her country was.Make Pakistan a very safe place to live in,Let the upcoming generation take pride in her country,let them see themselves in the country,let them feel free in his or her country.Educate them to humanity,provide them good health services,use their innovative ideas and young energies to make Pakistan most prosperous nation. I wish the people of Pakistan elect someone who could use these vision for prosperity rather pushing the people and armed forces into the drowning ship.
hehehehehe!!!!
why just kashmir?? we want entire india & pak should be one nation. so no hate plz, unite them...
Maybe he should toss in "curing corruption in 90 days" and "leaping tall buildings in a single bound"?
@Maheen: Insecure and horrified??? Hmm I wonder what gave you that impression. I think Indians should feel pity on Pakistanis since he may very well be the next PM of Pakistan.
@Tahir: Very true. The brain-washed population of Pakistan cannot think clearly, and is not only gullible but can be easily goaded into mindless violence and religious extremism by politicians, religious extremists and the military. The country produces an entire generation of polit-clowns.
@Maheen I'm not sure if Tribune moderator will allow me to answer you. It says "comments [from Indians] should be on-topic and not abusive", but locals can openly orally-defecate such as saying "a bunch of obnoxious hurt puppies!" So I rest my case. But, You like Bilawal, you want Kashmir, no issues. Jao himmat karo aur le lo Kashmir, par khuda ke waste cheekho mat...hum ye kar denge hum wo kar denge...Are you guys not tired? Poverty, education, economic empowerment, inclusive growth are issues for you guys? ya bas "levengey Kashmir levengey"
''Pakistani Pappu" grow up. Even your people will teach you a lesson just like they taught Rehman Malik. They can't be fooled anymore.
Read a little bit of history Bilawal.
@Aamir Aqil: What stops him from implementing these things at least in Sind? If he believes in democracy, why does his party resist local government elections?
Look, I never take a single word out of Bilawal's mouth seriously, but it is so much fun to watch the Indian trolls in this thread act all insecure and horrified like a bunch of obnoxious hurt puppies! Well done Bilawal for that!
And the dynastic rule continues. In the game of musical chairs between feudal dynasties, this latest episode in the Bhutto clan will probably be an upcoming PM. That's what "democracy" entails in Pakistan.
Indians- please just relax. He's just another politician making foolish statements to boost popularity amongst illiterate folks who don't know anything about ground reality. Nothing politicians ever say ever has anything to do with logic or rationale.
People are so gullible in Pakistan to believe all these crooks.
@concerned citizen: "... learn from the recent scotland independence vote, why can’t we have that?" Scotland example does not apply to Kashmir. Scotland - and England - agreed together to have this referendum. In the case of Kashmir there is no unanimity even between the separatists on the one hand and the rest of the population of J&K about any such referendum. Then, India will never allow such an exercise because it has huge legal, constitutional, territorial and security implications for it.
@Pakistan ka Jin: Correction: Bilawal would not have amounted to much had he not been born to Benazir Bhutto. At a time when Pakistan requires to combat violence, illiteracy, hunger. homelessness and unemployment this imbecile wants to open another front with a neighbour.
INDIANS - CHILL. THIS IS POINT SCORING WITH THE ILLITERATE FEW. HOLD YOUR HATE SPEECH PLEASE.
Just as an outside observer- Won't it be better for the great people of Pakistan if he just gets back the money that he and his family have stashed in Swiss Banks, Dubai, London etc.. (going by Pakistani Media report)!! It is proving so difficult despite the fact that it can be done by them in a day (Ok, OK- 2 days).
That will really help the People of Pakistan.
It appears that he also knows the art of befooling the Pakistani voters as his Nana , Mother and others successfully rulled the country for last 66 years .
This statement also suggest that new genration is also being moulded against India by the west just to keep Pakistan as a slave country .
First hold on to Karachi and then move on to other parts and if time permits other nations!
Youngest Prime Minister in making. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi / Former Diplomat / zaidiformerdiplomat@hotmail.com
And what exactly will we do with Kashmir? He's just putting out these nonsense statements to get support of the public in Pakistan.
@Ravi: By sending a tweet.
Is this the only vision 'the next gen.' has for Pakistan?
Is this the only open plank for him to gain power?
When was Kashmir Pakistani - that he wants to get it 'back' for Pakistan?
Does he want to waste another 3 generations of Pakistan by promising them falsehoods and keep their thoughts away from the basics 'Roti, Kapda aur Makan?
When will the 'next Jinnah' emerge to give Pakistanis a new (however skewed) direction?
These guys are all living in the past.
Is this another Politician planning to take gullible citizens for a ride like all the earlier ones ? Does he sincerely believe it will get him enough votes to overthrow his rivals ?
ZAB has been reborn in the form of Bilawal, who will pick up the pieces very small pieces which his grand father was not allowed to pick up. He will acomplish the mission of ZAB of making a new Pakistan a prosperous and progressive Pakistan, a Pakistan free of exploitation a Pakistan as envisaged by Quaid e Azam”. Highly educated and politically trained by BB definately he is going to win the hearts of Pakistanis, if allowed to rule and work with out calling him a "security rick" like her Shaheed mother he will bring Pakistan at par with the developed countries. Plotitis with patriotism is in his blood , his firm believe is democracy is the best revenge. Lets hope he is given a free hand to fight for the poor of the country and he doesnt face consperacies which ZAB and BB had to face . His party was not kicked out by the people of Pakistan, it was the work of some hidden hands very strong , his part PPP is alive in the hearts of every Pakistani. My Indian friends , very respected friends, Pakistan is not a failed state , why dont u take lesson from the recently held refrendum in Scoctland , let there be one such in Kashmir, u believe in democracy, follow the globally accepted principles of democracy and let the people of Kashmer decide, why u r affraid of a pelebiscite? Yes the 1000 years war as promised by his grand father will continue in a democratic way till the Indian government act on the UNO resolutions .
what an idiot. it's not for pakistan or for india to decide that, the decision should be kashmirs! learn from the recent scotland independence vote, why can't we have that?
Jeeeeaaaaay Bhutto
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his Party has been kicked out of power by people of Pakistan. He does not deserves so much importance on his immature statement and I am sure people of Pakistan will not get influence by his adventurous day dreaming.
PoK is an occupied part of Indian Kashmir. Gilgit Balistan and Azad Kashmir belong to India and I am sure Indian government will take necessary steps to take back these illegally occupied territories from Pakistan sooner or later.
@Durandaish: Take Lahore from locals? what is the problem with Lahore?
I wonder what he is on. The Muslim invaders took Indian territory when we were defenseless. Let them try now.
Kashmir has always been a matter of conflict between the two neighboring nations. How exactly is Mr. Bilawal intending on taking back Kashmir from India, without even leaving an Inch to India? Definitely, these claims are baseless without any logical reasoning.
"other provinces, it belongs to Pakistan”...but Kasmiris think otherwise....who wants to join a failed state...tell me :-)
@Abdul Malik
This kiddo was not born BHUTTO. We all know the story why and when he changed his family name.
What kind of a joke is this :-)
Talks should be started between bilawal and Rahul Gandhi
Majority of Guys who have commented against bilawal suffer from a disease that is Known as infriority complex and jealousy..... Bilawal In Imran khan out...!! Time for youth U turn...!
When drowning in floods what should one talk about? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++== Of course the cursed occupation of Pakistan,s Kashmir by India.
" Former PM Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Sherry Rehman and senior PPP leaders were also present during the visit." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sadly Sen Rehman Malik was absent as there was a technical glitch with his PIA flight....wink wink.
Ghulam ibne ghulam. What is the capability of this boy except for being born to someone. Do we claim to have a dynasty in Pakistan? If No then why are we even discussing this 20 year old child.
“Political aspirations: Bilawal pledges to take back Kashmir from India" ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Actually Bilawal would already have achieved that feat but for the irresponsible IK & TUQ duo at D Chowk.
Hilariously hilarious! It's all fake. High time for change and riddance of the status quo. What about the genuine problems of the people. Who care about Kashmir when majority can't even afford adequate nourishment to live. Be gone!
I think this boy is addict to violent video games.
Advise the kid to get married. PPP seem to be looking for some opportunity to reestablish itself hence words were put into his mouth.His NANA also is also on record for fighting India for 1000 years. Why politicians in Pak fail to talk about Education, poverty eradication , industralisation ,job opportunities,health care from public platforms.? .
First get the stolen mobile phones back, they took mine today.
@Darundesh: Balochistan, FATA, and Lahore (lol) are already part of Pakistan. Bilawal is right in this case, and I support him 100% in this endeavor. I am a Pukhtoon and PTI supporter. I wish he will support the rest of the groups struggling for independence of Kashmir from foreign occupation and not sell out freedom fighters like Benazir, Nawaz Shareef did. However, I doubt Bilawal is loyal to his own statement, as he is Zardari's son.
Empty words of an impotent and useless fellow who would not have amounted to anything had he not been born a Bhutto.
A word of advice, Bilawal you are in Punjab that does not mean you become militant and forget the Sufi culture of Sindh. Even Multan is a land of Sufi culture and not much different from Sindh. People of Seraeki area are victims of flood and let us leave it at that and help them.
He wants to take back something that was never yours??? Pakistan's leaders are true geniuses
@Aditiya This is not Pakistani logic....Two Nation Theory is...Forget Past.It is a bilateral problem and let people decide.Don't take Bilawal seriously he is just an immature kid.
First get back the part that you gifted to China. I am sure your 'higher than the mountains' friend won't refuse.
Bilawal what did u do in your last 5 years.Didn't even talked about it.Let Kashmiris decide.There should be a referendum like what happened in Scotland.Clear stance will be visible then
Why don't they make movies in Pak???? Pak has probably very good comedians.
This kid is really humorous !!!
We will take entire punjab , balochistan because all those belongs to us , every single inch of it. and all the desert immigrants should be sent back to desert.
Oh yes ! Please come and take Kashmir.It has been waiting for you for last 65 yrs.
This pampered little kid needs to grow up fast.
Dear Indian brothers stay calm. This is just a political point scoring. The naive and gullible Pakistanis will be duped once again. Eat your hearts out Pakistaniyo...
They say Bilawal is nothing and not a factor in future politics. Yet there would be strong hateful reaction, vitriol, and jealous reaction from the rightwiing parties and their cronies. These people only want their lifetime self imposed old chiefs to continue to drown the country in hateful and revenge politics and no new face is welcomed. Pakistan needs young leaders with modernity and current education not the dinosaurs past their retirement age. Let us pit these old leaders against Bilawal in the next elections and see who wins? This would never happen and the urban elites would continue to insult and curse the poor masses for not voting for those having families in foreign countries.
Easy said then done, Political novice.
Ok Try if you can!
Haaah! Bilawal...is this a public gaffe? Be careful in your selection of words because the Foreign office will have another headache clarifying your SLIP OF THE TONGUE. Salams
Brace yourselves PPP hate comments are coming !
Delusions run in the family.... nice! No wonder Pakistan is in such a mess... Every Indian makes a promise today! We will frustrate Bilawal and his likes for the next 1000 years!
Nothing new in this headline because his mother promised 1000 years war with India over Kashmir now her brave son want to carry on that legacy no problem sir you are welcome to the scene
“I will take back Kashmir, all of it, and I will not leave behind a single inch of it because, like the other provinces, it belongs to Pakistan.”
LOL.......Best joke I heard since morning.....Don't know from where such jokers pop out...
The best way to rally a group of Pakistanis is to make a statement regarding Indian injustice.
He is Rahul Gandhi of Pakistan.Worthless......
Pakistan has moved on Mr Gimmick, only your mazaray will vote for your feudal parties. feel sad for the poor people of sindh
Good luck to Bilawal Bhutto ... on taking up his late mother's mantle of the Kashmir crusader ... that will surely get him easy popularity and vote in Pakistani politics ... !!
Dream on..
"Kashmir belongs to Pakistan" - on what grounds? - just because Pakistan invaded Kashmir in 1947? Pakistani logic!!!
Keep this boy away from sugary drinks and video games.
How?
This is not one of the typical London Tabloids.This is an established news provider now. Your reporter and Editor need to be reminded of that.Please do not sensationalise an ordinery item into headline.The boy is still going through delinquency.Don't take him seriously yet.
Well. His grand dad couldn't protect nor his mom herself.
First and foremost take back Balochistan, FATA and Lahore from locals then take on mightier forces.