Muttahida’s woman MPA resigns, quits party

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KARACHI: A female member of the Sindh Assembly belonging to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement announced on Monday quitting the assembly membership as well as the party.

Irum Azeem Farooque used Twitter to announce her decision, saying she could not work with “opportunist people who are destroying my party”.

“Just to let everyone know that I have finally resigned from my post and also leaving the party for good,” she tweeted.

However, Ms Farooque said that she would remain loyal to MQM chief Altaf Hussain.

“Seat was not my priority, respect was..Bhai gave me all the respect, I love this party but can’t take the stress anymore,” read another tweet.

Ms Farooque was elected on a reserved seat for women after the May 2013 general elections. She headed the public relations wing of the MQM for years. Her family lives in the United States and she shuttled between Karachi and Houston frequently.

A spokesperson for the MQM declined to comment on Ms Farooque’s resignation.

Published in Dawn, September 9th, 2014

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Key Points

Sep 09, 2014 09:27am

Good foresight, good move. Chances are they'll loose atleast 50% of their seats come next elections, if not get wiped out. They have earned bad reputation, always trying to tag along with ruling party in province or at the federal level. Cannot play an effective Opposition party role, to fight for common Pakistani citizens rights. Its always 'Mee Too' deals, give me ministry, give me perks, & we'll be a quiet partners. Listening to all those useless daily speeches and threats makes you sick to the stomach. Karachi is full of smart university graduates who don't want any one to insult their intelligence useless slogans. How about doing some productive work to redeem your past, open free schools for poor, free hospitals for poor or new industries to create employment?. Irum Azeem, serve poor people of your country and make a good name for yourself. Good luck whatever you do.

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Ifti Ch

Sep 09, 2014 09:36am

Brave woman, really. May God be with her!

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DAANISH

Sep 09, 2014 10:18am

Salute to her. Finally someone took serious step. I hope MQM reform itself, and live up to its expectation.

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khanm

Sep 09, 2014 11:19am

Folks...If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans.

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susheel

Sep 09, 2014 01:48pm

It is strange people living in United states can get elected to Sindh assembly.

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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan

Sep 09, 2014 03:03pm

Good to see loyal people in a political party with a lot of potential. But sister if you leave. You will not be able to resolve the issues you have identified. Altaf Hussein is a visionary leader but he needs honest people like you to support him in his efforts.

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tayyaba

Sep 09, 2014 03:16pm

glad to know that MQM MNAs can easily resign

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GKBaloch

Sep 09, 2014 03:37pm

"I love Altaf bhai but can't work with opportunist people " - Everybody loves universal Bhai, in given time Ms Irum, loving Bhai will call you & you will be back in MQM.

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Nilor Khan

Sep 09, 2014 07:48pm

visionary ?

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IKE

Sep 10, 2014 01:09am

"Her family lives in the United States and she shuttled between Karachi and Houston frequently." and "Enough of Paki Politics,"and "elected on a reserved seat for women." Get the picture? Let me explain: She seems to be from the crowd that gets into the assembly through a backdoor - reserved set, means not electable. Carries a green card. Lives in the US for all purposes.

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