The movements have always thrived on the blood and sweat of those who remain dedicated to their ideals.
However, in the case of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), loyalty was met with betrayal. Those who had dedicated their time and efforts to promoting the party's narrative were either ignored or sidelined.
Sher Afzal Marwat, a well-known ideological worker of PTI, was one of those who sacrificed greatly for the party.
He often stated, “I will never take a fee to fight Imran Khan’s case, for his sight is enough payment for me." Yet, he too found himself pushed to the margins.
This pattern of behaviour was also reflected in the treatment of Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan. Her presence was deemed contrary to Bushra Bibi’s agenda, leading to her exclusion from the party.
In a similar vein, PTI replaced Ali Amin Gandapur with Junaid Akbar as the party’s president in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Akbar had shown his allegiance to Imran Khan, even spending time in jail for his love and loyalty to the party.
It is widely believed that the PTI founder now wish to speak out, but many promises made to them remain unfulfilled. Imran Khan had once vowed, “Before taking a loan, I would rather commit suicide,” yet his government ended up borrowing more than any in Pakistan’s history. Imran Khan and his close associates have gained a reputation for their childish behaviour.
They have often mocked political leaders, including ridiculing Bilawal Bhutto’s accent.
Current PTI ministers have frequently belittled other politicians, using offensive labels to mock them.
This approach has had a detrimental effect on the movement, hollowing it from within.
When personal preferences and dislikes replace principles as the foundation of a movement, it no longer remains alive. Instead, it becomes a thing of the past.
