ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of the International Day of Parliamentarism, Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has paid rich tribute to the democratic aspirations of the people of Pakistan and reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the supremacy of Parliament as the true voice of the nation.
In a statement issued by the Media Cell Bilawal House, Chairman PPP said that Parliament is not merely a structure of bricks and stone鈥攊t is the embodiment of the people鈥檚 will, the sanctuary of their hopes, and the guardian of their freedoms. 鈥淓ach elected voice in Parliament echoes the struggle and sacrifices of our people鈥攅specially the countless martyrs of democracy, including Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto,鈥 he said.
Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that strong, independent, and inclusive Parliaments are essential for peace, justice, and sustainable development. 鈥淲e must never allow anyone to undermine the sanctity of the legislature. The history of Pakistan has taught us that every time Parliament is weakened, the people suffer. Every time it is silenced, the nation pays a heavy price,鈥 he warned.
Chairman PPP called upon all democratic forces to unite in defending parliamentary traditions and in restoring Parliament to its rightful place at the heart of national decision-making. 鈥淎s a young democrat, I see Parliament as the place where dreams of equality, justice, and dignity for every Pakistani can be shaped into law,鈥 he added.
Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reiterated his party鈥檚 resolve to continue the legacy of Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, who both gave their lives standing tall for parliamentary democracy. 鈥淟et this day remind us that the Parliament is not just a chamber of debate鈥攊t is the beating heart of our republic. To protect it is our sacred duty,鈥 he concluded.
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