ANP to resist any undemocratic setup, attempts to derail system: Asfandyar Wali

PESHAWAR: President Awami National Party, Asfandyar Wali Khan Saturday said the ongoing democratic process was facing a looming threat and if present system was derailed ANP would rise to the occasion and resist it with full strengthen.

Addressing a huge public gathering here, Asfandayr Wali said rumors regarding technocrat setup were circulating, but any attempt to derail the ongoing democratic process would be resisted.

The public gathering among others was also addressed by Central General Secretary ANP, Mian Iftikhar Hussain and former Chief Minister KP, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti.

He said all the institutions should work within their constitutional ambit and fulfill responsibilities in greater interest of masses.

Asfandyar regretted that those busy in cursing the parliament would participate in the next coming election. He said it was astonishing that the PTI chief had claimed that all its members had given resignations to him, but on contrary parliamentarians of PTI were denying the statement.

He also criticized the political opponents and said they were prioritizing their own objectives rather serving the masses.

Veteran politician also criticized PTI chief over Mardan incident saying where was the performance of KP police who was being projected by provincial government as the best force of the country.

He demanded arrest of the culprits of Mardan incident in seven days and also threatened protest if government failed to perform its duties.

He said merger of FATA should be completed before 2018 elections keeping in view the aspirations of tribesmen.

He said peace in Pakistan and Afghanistan was a prerequisite for the establishment of peace in the region.

Speaking on the occasion, Member National Assembly and former KP Chief Minister, Ameer Haider Hoti criticized PTI saying that quagmire of problems faced by people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reflects the inefficiency and incapability of those who were on the helm of affairs in KP for the last four years.

He said situation in KP was far better had PTI focused energies to resolve issues of masses in KP rather prioritizing ‘Punjab Politics’.

He said those challenging ANP should come and witness the gathering of people here, adding ANP was the only party that truly represented Pakhtun identity and was fully capable to resolves their issues.