Gandapur Confident of PTI Founder’s Imminent Release

KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur Delivers Fiery Speech at LHC Bar, Vows PTI Founder’s Release

LAHORE: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur delivered a charged address at the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA), rallying support for PTI’s founding leader and condemning the current political climate.

Key Highlights of Gandapur’s Speech:

1. Demand for PTI Founder’s Release
   • Gandapur expressed grave concern over the imprisonment of the PTI founder and his spouse, declaring:
     “You cannot suppress our voice. We will ensure his release.”
   • He expressed confidence that the PTI leader would soon reunite with his supporters.
2. Call to Legal Community
   • Urged lawyers to unite for justice, stating:
     “Unite and rise. The time is near, and our victory is inevitable.”
   • Criticized the country’s power dynamics, implying systemic oppression against PTI.
3. Rs50 Million Grant for LHCBA
   • Announced a Rs50 million grant for the bar association, recognizing lawyers’ role in defending democracy.

Political Context:

• Gandapur’s speech comes amid ongoing legal battles faced by PTI’s leadership.
• His rhetoric signals PTI’s continued resistance against what it perceives as political victimization.
• The KP CM’s appearance in Lahore underscores PTI’s efforts to mobilize support beyond its provincial stronghold.

Why It Matters:

• Reflects deepening political polarization in Pakistan.
• Reinforces PTI’s narrative of fighting for democratic rights amid crackdowns.
• May galvanize further legal and political activism in support of PTI.