Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday underscored the significance of 'vote power' as a cornerstone of his party's political identity as he distinguished it from others that rely on 'khalai makhlooq' (aliens) to come into power.
In the lead-up to the February 8 nationwide polls, Bilawal initiated the key phase of his election campaign in Punjab, challenging the stronghold of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
Speaking at a public gathering in Kot Addu, Bilawal pledged that the PPP would bring relief to the common man and be a source of "pain" for elites if voted into power.
He asserted that his party solely relies on the power of votes, distinguishing itself from others that hinge on "khalai makhlooq," a term often used to refer to powerful entities.
Bilawal criticized other parties, stating that all except the PPP represent elites who favour the wealthy and neglect the poor. Promising to be a pro-poor party, he assured that the PPP would deliver on its commitment by providing relief to the common people after assuming power.
The PPP chief reiterated that the upcoming election contest revolves around two political parties – PPP and PML-N.
Criticizing the PML-N, he highlighted issues persisting in Lahore, questioning the impact of substantial development funds spent in the city while his own constituency lacked basic amenities like clean drinking water.
Bilawal reaffirmed his party's manifesto, outlining plans to address political, economic, and security crises through a 10-point economic agenda.
The PPP's promises include constructing 3 million low-cost houses, providing 300 units of free electricity through solar energy projects, introducing kisan cards, ensuring social security for labourers through the Benazir Mazdoor Card, and expanding the scope of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP).
The PPP has scheduled 30 election rallies across the country, with Bilawal continuing his campaign in Lahore and addressing rallies in Chiniot, Sargodha, Lala Musa, Multan, and Rawalpindi before concluding in Larkana on February 6, returning to the Bhutto family's stronghold in Sindh.
