DODO Chandio writes: For the first time after the inception of Pakistan, the feudals of Sindh have [come to] a political and social [consensus]. The first point of agreement is that there will be no infighting, no speeches against each other and no opposition which causes heavy [losses] during elections. …

...[I]n a dictatorship one section of feudals enjoys power, while in democracy another set of waderas calls the shots. During difficult times they find escape on the pretext of medical treatment. … When the situation changes overnight they return home. … In Dadu, Badin, Ghotki and other districts heavy political migration is being witnessed. Only a few have been left out of the shade of the ruling party’s umbrella. … More migration is expected when the confusion over the local government polls is resolved. Observers believe that in this scenario only the followers of Pir Pagara and some nationalist groups will remain out of the fold of the ruling party.

This grand feudal alliance will cause political, economic and cultural losses to Sindh. No doubt the PPP has a network and base in the province. … [But] after the joining of waderas, everyone from engineers … and municipal officers to police officers will be appointed on the recommendations of the feudal. The hardcore activists will lose their sway. The PPP will turn into a feudal party. … This will not be a good sign for Sindh. … — (Jan 3)

Selected and translated by Sohail Sangi.