ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said the people would decide about the next government in the first smooth and democratic transition of power.

Speaking at the inauguration and ground breaking ceremony for six projects of Capital Development Authority, the prime minister said PPP government came into power with support of the people and not through the back door as it wants to win the hearts of the people.

Gilani said even British Prime Minister David Cameron mentioned that this will be the first government in Pakistan which will hand over power in a democratic transition.

He noted that previous rulers came into power by using props provided by others and not with the support of the people.

The prime minister said this was the first democratic government to have completed more than four years in office and will continue to serve the people by presenting its fifth budget.

Gilani said said his government bore criticism with patience and underlined the need for the promotion of a culture of tolerance in the country.

He said even now some people ask him to resort to the use of force, but at present there was no political prisoner in the country.

“During my incarceration I saw use of torture and oppression and I learned my lesson and I feel repulsion to the tactics of dictators,” he added.

The prime minister said that instead of using force, the sitting government should win the hearts of the people.