Re: Few Question to Sindhi/Karachiites brothers.
Its said a lot of times that non sindhi/non-karachi residents don't know the real issues and make opinions based on stereotypes and pre-conceived notions and biases.
So, i want some questions answered, if thas okay.
ALSO - IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH NAWAZ SHARIF OR PTI -so kindly refrain from derailing the questions.
Do Sindhis believe that Establishment is inherently biased against them - and it takes action to the detriment of Sindhis?
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From independence todate, there have been certain decisions which were unpopular with people of Sindh. When they or their leaders raised voices against such decisions, they were given a shut up call. Be it promise by Federal Government to compensate Sindh for expenses borne in 1947, non-representation of Sindh in Pakistan's first cabinet, forcible imposition of one-unit, cruelties during Zia regime, mistrust on water issue, everything lead to perception that they are not well accepted and their security and survival at risk.**
If Yes, is that the reason why PPP gets elected everytime?
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PPP is a big party and over the time it gained popularity across Pakistan. Reason could be different in different areas. In some areas, its due to PPP's charismatic leaders (initial era) and in some areas people prefer them over others for different factors. These factors include popularity in other provinces to reach Federal level, they are more liberal than orthodox parties like Functional League which is a Pir party (though PPP got its own Pirs over the period) or nationalist parties (who could not carry their mission properly and did more harm to people of Sindh like deterioration of education system due to frequent boycotts of classes and putting arms in student's hands).**
Do people prefer PPP and their style of governance as compared to anything from 'Establishment'?
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PPP used to give impression of anti-establishment party, but latest perception that prevail among many quarters of Sindh that it is now pro-establishment and they are just interested in their own looting. This lead to separation of many leaders from PPP in recent past.**
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What has been the turnout ratio in recent general and local bodies election? There is majority voters who do not vote as they don't consider it worth of their time and energy due to lack of trust on existing (both old and newly introduced parties).
People are not satisfied with PPP. Their problems are not being addressed. People are frustrated. Winning of PPP from Sindh over lower turn out is not the indication that PPP is as popular as it used to be in past.**
Do people of sindh support PPP in its recent stand against Rangers?
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I think Rangers has not properly taken any major action against PPP. But if taken and it provide measurable results then people will be more than happy. This is not 1980s, where PPP expected (rightly) that people will be on their side, if they are persecuted. In between, PPP got big baggage and any proper and transparent action by forces against PPP's corruption will be more than welcomed, at least among the majority who don't want to exercise their voting right.**
Do Karachians (MQM/Urdu Speakers) believe that Establishment is inherently biased them - and it takes action to the detriment of (MQM/Urdu Speakers)?
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Yes, history says so. The matters like Qasba Ali GaRh, Pakka Qilla, 92 operation are still fresh in memories of people.**
If Yes, is that the reason why MQM gets elected everytime?
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Its more than Anti-establishment vote than Pro-MQM vote. Again, people are looking for better alternatives and other parties failed to gain trust of public for whatever reasons.**
Do people prefer MQM and their style of governance as compared to anything from 'Establishment'?
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Other than Mushraf era, MQM technically could not govern the city (through proper channels). Performance of MQM under Musharraf was better as compared to other parties.**
Do people Karachisn support MQM in its recent stand against Rangers?
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Yes and No. Everyone was so happy when Rangers raided 90 early this year. People are happy that after a long time, they are feeling comparatively safe. Operation did provide satisfaction to public. If the operation is carried on properly and transparently (where no political party can claim that it is being targeted), then no party will gain mass support. There are also questions over Rangers accountability. Also a popular perception that whenever, Ranger's extension period comes closer to end, law and order situation deteriorates, which means there is something fishy about Rangers.**
Finally, what would people of Sindh/Karachi deem as ideal scenario?
A- Rangers Action to Continue (even if it means some extra judicial actions and targetting of political people and targetting of corruption)
B - No Rangers need to be involved - it should be upto local elected representatives to make decisions
C - Ranger Action to Continue - but with prior approval/consent of existing political setup.
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I think it should be continued, but considering political parties involvement in deterioration of law and order, it should rather be supervised by judiciary with proper powers.**
Since i don't live in karachi or experience the ground situation - i want to know how people feel genuinely about this and whats their preferred course of action.
Thanks.
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Give your perspective sarkar and help him understanding the ground situation. Don't worry about other factors. It is a good thread and we need to post more to unravel these questions .
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