Altaf says he won’t quit MQM
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KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has declared that from now on he will not talk about quitting the party leadership and will continue to lead the MQM come what may.
According to a press release issued on Saturday, he was speaking from London at a programme held in the United States to celebrate the MQM’s victory in a recent by-election in Karachi. Mr Hussain said he would not leave his party even if its office-bearers showed inefficiency and negligence.
Referring to his Thursday night’s speech in which he made controversial remarks, he said that on the basis of his one speech a wave of propaganda had been launched and people were talking about registering a case against him under Article 6 of the Constitution.
Read: Altaf takes back decision to resign as MQM chief
He said various political leaders also gave negative remarks against the army and the country but no action had been taken against them.
However, he added, in his case television channels had been asked to ban his speeches.
The MQM leader said he had apologised to all the institutions concerned and the people but he was being targeted.
Mr Hussain said his relations with his supporters would not be affected if a case was registered or even if the MQM was declared a banned organisation.
Also read: Altaf's remarks on army to be legally pursued: ISPR
He said that despite all `suppressions’ and`discrimination’, the morale of the MQM’s workers and supporters could not be brought down.
Published in Dawn, May 3rd, 2015
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May 03, 2015 08:53am
LOL... he quits ever week!!!!
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May 03, 2015 08:58am
Good decision
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May 03, 2015 09:00am
I really think Altaf you should quit because MQM party wants you to quit, because the people of Pakistan want you to quit, because the whole world wants you to quit. So please leave and let someone else run the party if you want your party to survive.
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May 03, 2015 09:21am
Is there any assurance ... We all know that you will keep on changing your statements. You are so predictable!
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May 03, 2015 09:32am
We are with you , Altaf bhai
We can see how everyone is united against us
Inshallah we will pass this difficult time with patience and we will be more stronger than b4
We made the Pakistan and this is our Pakistan
Karachi to LA
MQM
MQM
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May 03, 2015 09:41am
Those talking against Altaf's statement should discuss it on the media and refute it point by point. If he has lied and framed false allegations then he should be tried otherwise he is living in a free country and has a right to express himself.
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May 03, 2015 10:25am
Let's see...
Not easy to remember promises under the influence.
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May 03, 2015 10:38am
Guys please ban his speeches on the Pakistani channels as he says stupid things like this all the time. His party workers are putting their lives on the line every day and defending his name on every channel after his stupid speeches and remarks, and they're tired of apologizing and explaining his words.
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May 03, 2015 10:45am
Freedom of speech has its limits.
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May 03, 2015 10:57am
yes we got it before you said.
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May 03, 2015 10:57am
I believe him. Thousands wouldn't, but I believe him.
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May 03, 2015 11:01am
@Mirza Altaf is living in a free country and has the right to express himself. Please tell me will the British Government allow Altaf to instigate British citizens to collect arms and fight against the Government and also seek the help of the Indian agency RAW?
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May 03, 2015 11:12am
MQM should not be banned. Altaf Hussain should be banned and tried. Lets separate the good vs evil...
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May 03, 2015 11:24am
Ah, but he has resigned and retracted more times than he, or anyone else, cares to remember.
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May 03, 2015 11:26am
The authorities should treat Altaf's speech with a pinch of salt. Giving credence to his speech and harping on Rao's allegation would only discredit the operation and Karachi would go back to square one.
Keep the rangers operation key as much low key as possible. I say take this operation for another decade until all illegal elements are cleansed and bring it a logical conclusion.
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May 03, 2015 11:33am
Just wait he will resign again with in a month.
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May 03, 2015 11:49am
Now that he says he wont quit, obviously means that there is immense pressure from within MQM cadres to sideline him.
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May 03, 2015 12:04pm
He will not quit MQM, he knows the consequences he will face after quitting.
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May 03, 2015 12:24pm
He is the only leader tells the truth not very smart but courageous.
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May 03, 2015 12:35pm
@sarosh yes you got it.
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May 03, 2015 01:23pm
Who cares if he stays or quits.
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May 03, 2015 01:31pm
He is wise enough not to do that
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May 03, 2015 01:44pm
Did he ever quit. Never.
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May 03, 2015 01:59pm
I have keenly followed you since a long time. I sincerely advice you to resign from the party chairmanship. This will do good to the party, the country and Karachi. I am a Karachiite myself and a product of N.E.D. College of 1969.
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May 03, 2015 02:19pm
He also states that he did not quit Pakistan, yet living in self-imposed exile! LOL
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May 03, 2015 03:10pm
if someone says something usually people check his/her track record ... why should we trust his alien statement ?... no leader of party would say I won't quit. Is Pak / UK Govt pressing him to quit MQM ?
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May 03, 2015 03:10pm
when it matters, he is not quitting. Otherwise he always ready to resign, knowing the fact that he will return within 24 hours.
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May 03, 2015 03:48pm
but why he apologized....because whatever he said...was absolutely right......I don't know why we fear from establishment.......
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May 03, 2015 03:57pm
@yaran you are right, What Altaf Hussain said is true but problem is that we donot want to listen truth
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May 03, 2015 04:02pm
Only a fool will leave his/her livelihood and particularly the one which comes in very easily, no way, not at all....
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May 03, 2015 04:19pm
How can one forget an harsh speech in parliament by Khawaja Asif against the army for accusing them of plundering half of the budget while he was in opposition and made the defence minister - no action was iniated against him - why this double standard by the army with MQM?
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May 03, 2015 05:40pm
@Dr. Sadaf then why you are reading and writing on this page.
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May 03, 2015 05:45pm
@DR. MAHMOOD HUSAINI Seattle WA sir the time has changed since your time. you already spent and enjoyed your time without doing anything for us. You are left with nothing but to criticize to show your existence.If he resigns you will take over his place? See you and your plight.
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May 03, 2015 05:55pm
Please do, you are a liability for MQM and it can't move forward and be an effective and efficient political party with you in it. Call it a night already!
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May 03, 2015 05:58pm
@Qasim It is a political gimmick bro - you need alot to learn his politics.
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May 03, 2015 05:59pm
@Larka Can you imagin what may happen when he returns..a million dollar question..
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May 03, 2015 07:23pm
@Abdullah ---and how Mqm is Good for anyone in Pakistan !?
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May 03, 2015 07:30pm
DN. If this is your Pakistan then why do you keep calling yourself Mohajir...now isn't that a contadiction ?
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May 03, 2015 08:52pm
Thanks for stating the obvious.
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May 03, 2015 09:24pm
Why not?
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May 03, 2015 09:43pm
@gerry d
I agree with you 100 percent. This is the height of double standards.
The more they push people of urban sindh to the wall. The more urban sindh will support MQM. The true voice of a common man
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May 03, 2015 10:09pm
@Mirza : This freedom of speech right that Altaf cherishes so much, does he allow the same within his own party? Can people speak their minds without fearing for their lives?
BTW, living in a country other than Pakistan is another problem with his politics. Why does he not come back to Pakistan and lives among his people and actually works for their betterment? People don't need his stupid speeches. They need jobs and security.
You know who else came back to Pakistan from exile?
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May 03, 2015 10:29pm
It takes a lot of guts to apologize for your mistakes. I believe that it is non of our business to advise Altaf Bhai to resign. Let MQM deal with this issue. Karachi is my birth place and I grew up there and have experienced discrimination against Karachites. When I say 'Karachites' I mean people from all over Pakistan who have settled in Karachi for one reason or another. Please solve the core problems and you will have peace in Karachi. As a result, Pakistan will progress.
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May 04, 2015 02:16am
Which part of Altaf Hussain's speech in not true ?
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May 04, 2015 10:29am
This is a very serious matter,Kindly keep every aspect before doing
any action.We made the Pakistan and this is our Pakistan
we have sacrifice twice for this country.
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