Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Monday accused the ruling coalition of re-arresting him, claiming that they would use some sedition law to keep him inside for the next ten years under the London Plan.
The former prime minister, who was released on bail last week after the hours-long drama, further claimed that the Shahbaz Sharif-led government was also planning to humiliate his wife Bushra Bibi by jailing him.
“Using the pretext of violence while I was inside the jail, they assumed the role of judge, jury and executioner,” he said, attacking the ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) coalition for its campaign against the Chief Justice of Pakistan. wrote in a series of tweets. Umar Atta Bandial.
The PTI leader was arrested by dozens of paramilitary forces last week and handed over to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), following which his party workers resorted to violence by attacking government and military installations. Thousands of party workers have since been arrested as the military reiterated its commitment to bring to justice all those involved in the May 09 violence.
Later, the Supreme Court declared Khan’s arrest illegal and ordered his release. The government criticized the decision saying the showdown is far from over.
The former cricket star was granted bail in eight cases against him and was granted broad protection from arrest on Friday, amid fears that the government would look for other cases to arrest him.
The ruling PDM had announced a sit-in outside the Supreme Court against Chief Justice Bandyal for “improper facilitation” of Khan by the judiciary.
Calling it a “drama”, Khan wrote: “The JUI-F’s drama outside the Supreme Court is only for one purpose, to subdue the Chief Justice of Pakistan so that he can decide according to the Constitution. Don’t give.”
The cricketer-turned-politician claimed that the coalition government will once again suspend internet services today and ban social media (which is only partially open).
The former prime minister – whose senior party leadership is behind bars following violent protests that erupted after his arrest from the court premises – accused the authorities concerned of violating basic human rights.
The sanctity of the chador and four walls has not been violated in the way these criminals have done. This is a deliberate attempt to create so much fear among people that tomorrow when they come to arrest me, people will not come out.
The government has launched a massive crackdown on the party and arrested several senior leaders including Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Asad Umar, Fawad Chaudhry, Musarat Cheema, Shireen Mazari.
Referring to the events, Khan said: “Then they will crack down on what PTI leadership and workers have left. And finally they will ban Pakistan’s largest and only federal party.” (Just as he banned the Awami League in East Pakistan).
“To ensure that there is no mass communication, they have done two things, first is deliberate terrorism not only on PTI workers but also on ordinary citizens. Second, the media is completely controlled. And imposing,” he claimed.
Khan, 70, is campaigning for early elections in April 2022 after being ousted in a no-confidence vote. Buoyed by strong support in opinion polls and rallies, the PTI chief has shown no signs of backing down against the government and the military and is seeking support from the Supreme Court to hold elections in the two provinces. want to
My message to the people of Pakistan; I will fight to the last drop of my blood for true freedom because death is better for me than the slavery of such scoundrels,” he told the people to remember that they had pledged La ilaha illa Allah. (That we should not bow before anyone but One (Allah).
“If we bow down to the idol of fear, it will only bring shame and disgrace to our future generations. “Countries where there is injustice and the law of the jungle prevails do not survive long,” he warned.
